C27200

UNS C27200 yellow brass has a copper content of not less than 62%, CuZn37 is the major brass alloy for the cold forming process. Even though brasses with lower Zinc content have better cold forming properties, CuZn37 is the most used alloy. Reasons for this are on the one hand economical due to lower price of Zinc compared to copper on the other hand the forming properties of this alloy meet the demand of many applications.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 62.00 65.00
Pb 0.07
Fe 0.07
Total Others 0.30
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to ASTM B36 (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 – 2.953 56 66 60 76
Hex (A/F) 0.118 – 2.756 56 66 60 76
Square (A/F) 0.118 – 2.362 56 66 60 76
Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 1.5 75 385 455 60 76
Hex (A/F) 3 70 385 455 60 76
Square (A/F) 3 60 385 455 60 76

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point – Liquidus °F 1680
Density lb/cu in at 68°F 0.305
Specific Gravity 8.44
Electrical Conductivity %IACS at 68°F 27.6
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) 11.4
Specific Heat BTU/lb/°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 15000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 5600
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
No Fabrication properties for this alloy.

Common Fabrication Processes

  • Drawing
  • Shearing
  • Spinning
  • Swaging
  • Forming and Bending

Typical Uses