C69700 brass is a brass formulated for primary forming into wrought products. It is typically furnished in the H04 (full hard) temper. It has a moderately low melting temperature and a fairly high tensile strength relative to other wrought brasses.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 75.00 80.00
Pb 0.50 1.50
Fe – 0.20
Mn – 0.40
Si 2.50 3.50
Total Others – 0.50
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to ASTM B371 (as per temper HO2)

Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 0.059 1.000 65 – 32 20 – –
1.000 2.953 55 – 28 25 – –
Hex (A/F) 0.118 1.000 65 – 32 20 – –
1.000 2.755 55 – 28 25 – –
Square (A/F) 0.118 1.000 65 – 32 20 – –
1.000 2.362 55 – 28 25 – –

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
No Physical properties for this alloy.
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Machinability Rating 70

Typical Uses

Industrial

Industrial