High Tensile Brass are alloys of Copper and Zinc. C6783 is a duplex or alpha/beta alloy. Brass alloy C6783 is a versatile high strength, hot workable, machinable engineering alloy sometimes referred to as a Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 55.00 59.00
Pb 0.50
Fe 0.20 1.50
Al 0.20 2.00
Mn 1.00 3.00
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to JIS H3250 Grade C6782 (as per temper BD)

Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 6 50 540 12
Hex (A/F) 6 50 540 12
Square (A/F) 6 50 540 12
Rectangle Thickness 6 50 540 12

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 8.63
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Soldering Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Good
Machinability Rating 30%
Resistance to Corrosion Excellent
Suitability for Soldering Excellent

Typical Uses