DESCRIPTION
Naval Brass is a 60:40 copper zinc alloy to which about 1% of tin has been added to improve
the corrosion resistance, particularly to dezincification. The alloy is a two phase
alpha-beta brass, hence has reasonably high strength with lower ductility than the single
phase 70:30 or alpha brass. It is used for structural applications and for forgings,
especially where contact with sea water is likely to induce corrosion. The mechanical
properties are almost indistinguishable from those of 60:40 brass C28000, although the tin
addition tends to give slightly higher strength. C47000 can be readily hot worked, and can
also be cold worked, but not as easily as the single phase alpha brasses.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements |
Min (%) |
Max (%) |
| Cu |
57.00 |
61.00 |
| Pb |
- |
0.50 |
| Sn |
0.25 |
1.00 |
| Al |
- |
0.40 |
| Total Others |
- |
0.40 |
| Zn |
Remainder |
| PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES |
| Density |
8.9 g/cm³ |
| FABRICATION
PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
| Gas shielded Are Welding |
Fair |
| Coated Metal Are Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Good |
| Seam Weld |
Fair |
| Butt Weld |
Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating |
90 |
| Machinability Rating |
30 |
TYPICAL USES
- Fasteners
- Industrial
- Marine
