Chemical Properties -- C36000 Brass / Free Machining Brass / CDA 360
Element |
Nominal % |
Minimum % |
Maximum % |
| Copper |
61.5 |
- |
- |
| Iron |
- |
- |
0.35 |
| Lead |
- |
2.5 |
- |
| Tin |
- |
- |
- |
| Zinc |
35.4 |
- |
- |
Mechanical Properties -- C36000 Brass / Free Machining Brass / CDA 360
| Typical for 1" Rod Half-Hard |
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| Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 58 ksi |
| Yield Strength: |
Minimum 45 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
| Elongation: |
Minimum 25% in 2 in. |
| Rockwell B: |
78 |
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Physical Properties -- C36000 Brass / Free Machining Brass / CDA 360
| Property |
US Customary |
| Density |
0.307 lb/cu in @ 68 F |
| Specific Heat Capacity |
0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F |
| Thermal Conductivity |
67 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F |
| Electrical Conductivity |
26 %IACS @ 68 F |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
14,000 ksi |
Fabrication Properties -- C36000 Brass / Free Machining Brass / CDA 360
| Joining Methods |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Machinability (C360 Brass =100) |
100 |
C36000 Free-Machining Brass is the most commonly used brass alloy, with its superior machinability, thread rolling and knurling characteristics. Its machinability rating of 100 is standard against which all other copper alloys are rated. Typical applications include but are not limited to gears, pinions, fittings, adapters, valves, valve stems and high speed screw machine products. CDA 360 is easily soldered or brazed and has good resistance to corrosion. Conforms to specification ASTM B16
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