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 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
Shear Str. |
Fatigue Str. |
H00 |
2mm (0.08in) |
400MPa (58ksi) |
35% |
262MPa (38ksi) |
- |
H01 |
2mm (0.08in) |
483MPa (70ksi) |
20% |
- |
- |
H06 |
2mm (0.08in) |
855MPa (124ksi) |
4% |
- |
- |
H08 |
2mm (0.08in) |
896MPa (130ksi) |
3% |
414MPa (60ksi) |
152MPa (22ksi) |
OS015 |
2mm (0.08in) |
372MPa (54ksi) |
56% |
- |
- |
OS025 |
2mm (0.08in) |
359MPa (52ksi) |
58% |
- |
- |
OS035 |
2mm (0.08in) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
60% |
234MPa (34ksi) |
- |
OS050 |
2mm (0.08in) |
331MPa (48ksi) |
64% |
- |
- |
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 |