C46200

C46200 is commonly referred to as a naval brass and issued typically in a wide range of marine and subsea Applications. This brass alloy offers superior strength and corrosion resistance and offers good property retention at cryogenic temperatures. With excellent hot formability and very good corrosion resistance.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 62.00 65.00
Pb 0.20
Sn 0.50 1.00
Fe 0.10
Total Others 0.40
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to ASTM B21 (as per temper HO2)

Range (inch) UTS Min
(ksi)
UTS Max
(ksi)
PS Min
(ksi)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 0.059 – 0.500 58 27 22
0.500 – 1.000 56 27 25
1.000 – 2.000 54 26 25
2.000 – 2.953 52 25 27
Hex (A/F) 0.118 – 0.500 58 27 22
0.500 – 1.000 56 27 25
1.000 – 2.000 54 26 25
2.000 – 2.756 52 25 27
Square (A/F) 0.118 – 0.500 58 27 22
0.500 – 1.000 56 27 25
1.000 – 2.000 54 26 25
2.000 – 2.362 52 25 27
Rectangle Thickness 0.500 – 1.000 56 27 25
1.000 – 2.000 54 26 25
Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 3 12 400 185 22
12 25 385 185 25
25 50 370 180 25
50 75 360 170 27
Hex (A/F) 12 25 385 185 25
25 50 370 180 25
50 65 360 170 27
Square (A/F) 3 12 400 185 22
12 25 385 185 25
25 50 370 180 25
50 60 360 170 27
Rectangle Thickness 25 50 370 180 25

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Points – Liquidus °F 1650
Melting Points – Solidus °F 1630
Density lb/cu in. at 68°F 0.304
Specific Gravity 8.41
Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F 26
Thermal Conductivity Btu/Sq ft/ft hr/°F at 68°F 67
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68–572 × 10⁻⁶ per °F (68–572°F) 11.8
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/lb/°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 5600
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Fair
Hot Worked Excellent
Machinability Rating 30%
Forgeability Rating 90%
Silver Alloy Brazing Excellent
Soft Soldering Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Good

Typical Uses

Fasteners

Fasteners

Industrial

Industrial

Marine

Marine