Sep 18 2012
Topics Covered
IntroductionChemical CompositionPhysical PropertiesMechanical PropertiesThermal Properties
Introduction
Brass comprises a wide range of copper-zinc alloys having a variety of properties such as color, machinability, ductility, wear-resistance, strength, hardness, antimicrobial, corrosion-resistance, and electrical and thermal conductivity. UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys are one of the types of brass.
The following datasheet will provide details about UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Cu |
64.5 |
| Pb |
2 |
| Zn |
33.5 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys are outlined in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
8.50 g/cm3 |
0.307 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Tensile strength |
338-586 MPa |
49000-85000 psi |
| Yield strength (depending on temper) |
117-427 MPa |
17000-61900 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 127 mm) |
52.00% |
52.00% |
| Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
17000 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
| Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) |
90 |
90 |
| Shear modulus |
39.0 GPa |
5660 ksi |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties UNS C34200 high leaded brass alloys are tabulated below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) |
20.3 µm/m°C |
11.3 µin/in°F |
| Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) |
115 W/mK |
798 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |