Brass Material Properties
Free-Cutting Brass, UNS C36000
COMPONENT | WT. % |
Cu | 60 - 63 |
Fe | Max 0.35 |
Other | Max 0.5 |
Pb | 2.5 - 3.7 |
Zn | 35.5 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | METRIC | ENGLISH | COMMENTS |
Density | 8.49 g/cc | 0.307 lb/in³ | at 20°C (68°F) |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | METRIC | ENGLISH | COMMENTS |
Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 338 - 469 MPa | 49000 - 68000 psi | |
Tensile Strength, Yield | 124 - 310 MPa | 18000 - 45000 psi | Depending on temper |
Elongation at Break | 53% | 53% | in 457.2 mm |
Modulus of Elasticity | 97 GPa | 14100 ksi | |
Bulk Modulus | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi | Typical for Steel |
Poisson's Ratio | 0.31 | 0.31 | Calculated |
Machinability | 100% | 100% | UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100% |
Shear Modulus | 37 GPa | 5370 ksi |
THERMAL PROPERTIES | METRIC | ENGLISH | COMMENTS |
CTE, linear 250°C | 20.5 µm/m-°C | 11.4 µin/in-°F | from 20-300°C (68-570°F) |
Thermal Conductivity | 115 W/m-K | 798 BTU-in /hr-ft²-°F | at 20°C (68°F) |
Melting Point | 885 - 900 °C | 1630 - 1650 °F | |
Solidus | 885 °C | 1630 °F | |
Liquidus | 900 °C | 1650 °F |