Chemical Properties -- C46400 brass / Naval Brass / DCNB
Element |
Nominal % |
Minimum % |
Maximum % |
| Aluminum |
- |
- |
- |
| Antimony |
- |
- |
- |
| Copper |
60 |
59 |
62 |
| Iron |
- |
- |
.10 |
| Lead |
- |
- |
.20 |
| Nickel |
- |
- |
- |
| Phosphorus |
- |
- |
- |
| Silicon |
- |
- |
- |
| Sulfur |
- |
- |
- |
| Tin |
.8 |
.5 |
1 |
| Zinc |
39.2 |
Rem |
Rem |
Mechanical Properties -- C46400 brass / Naval Brass / DCNB
| M20 - Flat Products |
|
| Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 55 ksi |
| Yield Strength: |
Minimum 25 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
| Elongation: |
50%, in 2 inches |
Physical Properties -- C46400 brass / Naval Brass / DCNB
| Property |
US Customary |
| Melting Point - Liquidus |
1650 F |
| Melting Point - Solidus |
1630 F |
| Density |
0.304 lb/in3 at 68 F |
| Specific Gravity |
8.41 |
| Specific Heat Capacity |
0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
11.8·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) |
| Thermal Conductivity |
67.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F |
| Electrical Conductivity |
26 %IACS @ 68 F |
| Electrical Resistivity |
39.9 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
15,000 ksi |
Fabrication Properties -- C46400 brass / Naval Brass / DCNB
| Joining Methods |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Welding |
Good |
| Seam Welding |
Fair |
| Butt Welding |
Good |
| Machinability (C360 Brass =100) |
30 |
|
