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 tubes as a function of heat treatment.
Temper |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
OS025 |
359MPa (52ksi) |
138MPa (20ksi) |
55% |
- |
- |
75 |
40 |
OS050 |
324MPa (47ksi) |
103MPa (15ksi) |
65% |
|
|
64 |
26 |
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 |