ASTM B371
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Marine
- Plumbing
- Water
C69300 (ECO BRASS) has the highest performance among the Lead-Free copper alloys, well known for its excellent machinability and forgeability, perfect stress corrosion cracking and dezincification resistant & has high strength equivalent to stainless steel.
C69300
Chemical Composition
(%max, unless shown as range or min)
|
Cu |
Si |
Pb |
P |
Fe |
Sn |
Ni |
Mn |
Zn |
Min/Max |
73.0-77.0 |
2.7-3.4 |
0.09 |
0.04-0.15 |
0.10 |
0.20 |
0.10 |
0.10 |
Rem |
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.
Standard Temper Designation:
* H02 – Half Hard
Mechanical Properties (ASTM B371)
Diameter or Distance Between
Parallel Surfaces, in. [mm] |
Tensile Strength, min |
Yield Strength, at 0.5% Extension Under Load, min |
Elongation(1), min, % |
|
ksi |
MPa |
ksi |
MPa |
|
Rod |
Up to 1/2 incl included |
85 |
585 |
45 |
310 |
5 |
over 1/2 up to 1 incl |
75 |
515 |
35 |
240 |
10 |
over 1 up to 2 incl |
70 |
480 |
30 |
205 |
10 |
Fabrication Properties
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
Soldering |
Excellent |
Brazing |
Good |
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Good |
Spot Weld |
Good |
Seam Weld |
Good |
Butt Weld |
Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Poor |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
Forgeability Rating |
95 |
Machinability Rating |
85 |