Copper Alloy Data

C37700

C37700
Tradename: Forging Brass
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False
Chemical Composition

Element
(1)
Cu Pb Zn Fe
Min (%) 58.0 1.5

Max (%) 61.0 2.5 Rem 0.30

(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.

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Mechanical Properties*

Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation Torsion Modulus Section Size

Form Temper Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) Rockwell F scale (ksi) (in)
Rod As Hot Extruded M30 52 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 78 Typ 5.7 Typ 1

Shapes As Hot Extruded M30 52 Typ 20 Typ 45 Typ 78 Typ 1

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1640

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1620

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.305

Specific Gravity 8.44

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 27

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 69

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.5

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000

Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent

Brazing Good

Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended

Spot Weld Not Recommended

Seam Weld Not Recommended

Butt Weld Fair

Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor

Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent

Forgeability Rating 100

Machinability Rating 80

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Common Fabrication Processes
Hot Forging and Pressing
hot heading and upsetting
Machining

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*

Annealing 800 1100

Hot Treatment 1200 1500

*
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.

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Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Decorative Knobs Appearance Appearance

Decorative Knobs Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Decorative Knobs Machining Characteristics Machinability

Door Handles Appearance Appearance

Builders Hardware Door Handles Forging Characteristics Forgability

Door Handles Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Furniture Hardware Appearance Appearance

Furniture Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Furniture Hardware Machining Characteristics Machinability

Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals Forging Characteristics Hot Die forgability

Building Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals Machining Characteristics Machinability

Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals Mechanical Properties Ductility

Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Golf Putters Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Golf Putters Forging Characteristics Hot Die forgability

Golf Putters Machining Characteristics Machinability

Golf Putters Mechanical Properties Ductility

Golf Putters Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks Appearance Color

Consumer Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks Forging Characteristics Forgability

Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks Forging Characteristics Hot Die forgability

Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks Machining Characteristics Machinability

Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks Forging Characteristics Hot Die forgability

Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks Machining Characteristics Machinability

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Covers Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Covers Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Covers Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Covers Forming Characteristics Formability

Covers Machining Characteristics Machinability

Electrical
Fuse Bodies Conductivity (Electrical) Electrical Conductivity

Fuse Bodies Conductivity (Thermal) Thermal Conductivity

Fuse Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Fuse Bodies Forming Characteristics Formability

Fuse Bodies Machining Characteristics Machinability

Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds Forging Characteristics Forgability

Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds Forming Characteristics Formability

Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds Machining Characteristics Machinability

Industrial
Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds Mechanical Properties Ductility

Valve Components Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Components Forging Characteristics Forgability

Valve Components Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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Applicable Specifications

Form Sub-Form System Standard Description

Bar Forgings ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Forgings AMS 4614 BRASS FORGINGS, FREE CUTTING, AS FORGED

Die Forgings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Forgings SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS

ASME SB283 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed)
ASTM B283/B283M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)

Forgings AMS 4614 BRASS FORGINGS, FREE CUTTING, AS FORGED

Rod
Forgings ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Rod, Bar & Shapes ASTM B981/B981M LOW LEADED BRASS ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Shapes Forgings ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

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Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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