Sep 27 2012
Cartridge brass copper UNS C26000 has a copper content of not less than 68.5%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C26000 rod as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Shear Str. |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
OS050 |
25.4mm (1in) |
331MPa (48ksi) |
110MPa (16ksi) |
65% |
- |
- |
65 |
- |
234MPa (34ksi) |
Equivalent materials to UNS C26000 copper alloy are the following:
- ASTM B129
- ASTM B1
- ASTM B135
- ASTM B19
- ASTM B36
- ASTM B569
- ASTM B587
- MIL C-10375
- MIL S-22499
- MIL T-20219
- SAE J461
- SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C26000 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
68.5-71.5 |
Lead, Pb |
0.07 |
Iron, Fe |
0.05 |
Zinc, Zn |
Remainder |