C26000 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Cartridge Brass 70%
TEMPERS: H01 Quarter Hard, H02 Half Hard, H04 Hard
SOLIDS: 3/8″ to 2 1/2″ O.D.
HEX: 3/8″ to 2″ O.D.
STANDARD LENGTHS: 144″
Typical Uses
- ARCHITECTURE: grillwork
- AUTOMOTIVE: electrical connectors, heater cores, odometer contacts, radiator cores, radiator tanks, radiator tube, tanks, thermostats
- BUILDERS HARDWARE: decorative hardware, door knobs, finish hardware, hinges, kick plates, locks, push plates
- CONSUMER: bird cages, buttons, chain links, coinage, costume jewelry, etched articles, fireplace screens, lamps, pen/pencil inserts and clips, planters, shells (electrical sockets), snaps, syringe parts, watch parts
- ELECTRICAL: flashlight shells, lamp fixtures, reflectors, screw shells, terminal connectors
- FASTENERS: eyelets, fasteners, grommets, pins, rivets, screws
- INDUSTRIAL: air pressure conveyer systems, bead chain, chain, heat exchangers, liners, power cylinders, pumps, sound-proofing equipment, springs, tubing for instruments and machines, wire screens
ORDANCE ammunition, ammunition cartridge cases, mechanical housings for lighters, shells (mechanical housings for ammunition) - OTHER: stencils, washers
- PLUMBING: bathroom fixtures, faucet escutcheons, fittings, plumbing accessories, plumbing brass goods, traps
During the manufacturing process of C26000 brass alloy, various sophisticated techniques are employed to ensure the quality and consistency of the alloy. Typically, this alloy is manufactured by electrolysis or vacuum melting, then precisely machined and heated for optimal performance and repeatability.
The strength of C26000 brass alloy is one of the highest among other brass alloys, making it very popular in some applications that require high strength and wear resistance. For example, it is commonly used in the manufacture of mechanical components such as automotive parts, coolers, and joints.
In addition, C26000 brass alloy also has good processability and electrical conductivity properties, which makes it a high-quality material for manufacturing electrical connectors and electronic devices. It is also commonly used to create metal carvings and ornaments because it can be sanded smooth and resistant to paint.
Overall, C26000 Brass Alloy is a high-quality brass alloy that provides excellent performance and durability in a variety of applications. Whether in the mechanical, electronic or decorative fields, C26000 brass alloy is a good choice.
Similar or Equivalent Specification
| CDA | ASTM | SAE | AMS | Federal | Military | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26000 | B927 B927M | J461 J463 | 70/30 |
Chemical Composition
| Cu% | Pb% | Zn% | Fe% | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical Composition according to ASTM B927/B927M-17 Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.7% min. Single values represent maximums. | |||||||||||
| 68.50- 71.50 | 0.07 | Rem. | 0.05 | ||||||||
Machinability
| Copper Alloy UNS No. | Machinability Rating | Density (lb/in3 at 68 °F) |
|---|---|---|
| C26000 | 30 | 0.308 |
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties according to ASTM B927/B927M-17
C26000
H01 Quarter Hard
SIZE RANGE: UNDER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 50 | 345 | 30 | 205 | 20 | 55 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD TO 1″ INCLUSIVE
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 48 | 330 | 25 | 170 | 24 | 55 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 46 | 315 | 20 | 140 | 28 | 55 | |
C26000
H02 Half Hard
SIZE RANGE: UNDER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 57 | 395 | 35 | 241 | 15 | 70 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD TO 1″ INCLUSIVE
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 54 | 370 | 32 | 220 | 20 | 70 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 50 | 345 | 30 | 205 | 25 | 70 | |
C26000
H04 Hard
SIZE RANGE: UNDER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 70 | 485 | 50 | 345 | 10 | 82 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1/2″ DIAMETER ROD TO 1″ INCLUSIVE
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 65 | 450 | 45 | 310 | 15 | 82 | |
SIZE RANGE: OVER 1″ DIAMETER ROD
| Tensile Strength, min | Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min | Elongation, 4x Diameter or 4x Thickness, min | Rockwell “B” Hardness | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | typical HRB | |
| 60 | 415 | 40 | 275 | 20 | 82 | |
Physical Properties
Physical Properties provided by CDA | |||||||||||
| US Customary | Metric | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1750 °F | 954 °C | |||||||||
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1680 °F | 916 °C | |||||||||
| Density | 0.308 lb/in3 at 68 °F | 8.53 gm/cm3 at 20 °C | |||||||||
| Specific Gravity | 8.53 | 8.53 | |||||||||
| Electrical Conductivity | 28% IACS at 68 °F | 0.162 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 °C | |||||||||
| Thermal Conductivity | 70 Btu/sq ft/ft hr/°F at 68 °F | 121.2 W/m at 20 °C | |||||||||
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-572 | 11.1 · 10-6 per °F (68-572 °F) | 19.2 · 10-6 per °C (20-300 °C) | |||||||||
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68 °F | 377.1 J/kg at 20 °C | |||||||||
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension | 16000 ksi | 110317 MPa | |||||||||
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6000 ksi | 41369 MPa | |||||||||
Fabrication Properties
Fabrication Properties provided by CDA | |||||||||||
| Technique | Suitability | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent | ||||||||||
| Brazing | Excellent | ||||||||||
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good | ||||||||||
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good | ||||||||||
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended | ||||||||||
| Spot Weld | Fair | ||||||||||
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended | ||||||||||
| Butt Weld | Good | ||||||||||
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent | ||||||||||
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Fair | ||||||||||
| Machinability Rating | 30 | ||||||||||
Thermal Properties
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annealing | 800 | 1400 | |||||||||
| Hot Treatment | 1350 | 1550 | |||||||||
