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Brass Metal Alloys

Brass is most widely used in applications that require low friction due to its unique properties, which include corrosion resistance. Its widely used for mechanical applications that include fittings (fasteners and connectors), tools, automotive parts, and ammunition components.

Alloy Name CuZn40 CuZn37 CuZn36 CuZn35 CuZn33 CuZn30 CuZn15 CuZn10 CuZn05
Trade Name Muntz Metal Yellow Brass Yellow Brass Yellow Brass Yellow Brass Cartridge Brass Red Brass Commercial Bronze Gilding Metal
Standard Conformance
IS IS 410 IS 410 - - - IS 410 - IS 2768 IS 3167
ASTM C28000 C272000 C27000 C27000 C268000 C26000 C23000 C22000 C21000
BS 2870 CZ109 CZ108 CZ107 CZ107 CZ107 CZ106 CZ102 CZ101 CZ125
DIN 17660 2.036 2.0321 2.0335 - 2.028 2.0265 2.024 2.023 2.022
EN 1652 CW509L CW508L CW507L - CW506L CW505L CW502L CW501L CW500L
JIS 3100 C2801 C2720 - C2680 C2680 C2600 C2300 C2200 C2100
Chemical Composition
Copper (Cu%) 60 63 64 65 67 70 85 90 94 - 98
Zinc (Zn%) 40 37 36 35 33 30 15 10 Remaining
Other impurities (%) <0.75 <0.60 <0.60 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5

Mechanical Properties

Alloy Name Trade Name Temper Hardness HV
Min - Max
Tensile Strength N/mm2 (Min) Elongation% min
CuZn40 Muntz Metal Annealed (0) 85 Max 275 Min 30
Quarter Hard(HA) 85-110 350 - 420 20
Half Hard (HB) 100-125 420 - 490 12
Hard (H) 125-155 490 Min 5
Extra Hard (HE) 160 - 180 565 Min -
Spring Hard (HS) - - -
Cuzn37 Yellow Brass Annealed (0) 80 Max 275 Min 40
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-110 335 - 380 30
Half Hard (HB) 110-135 380-450 15
Hard (H) 135-165 450-515 5
Extra Hard (HE) 165-185 515-660 -
Spring Hard (HS) 185 Min 660 Min -
Cuzn36 Yellow Brass Annealed (0) 80 Max 275 Min 40
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-110 335-380 30
Half Hard (HB) 110-135 380-450 15
Hard (H) 135-165 450-515 5
Extra Hard (HE) 165-185 515-660 -
Spring Hard (HS) 185 Min 660 Min -
Cuzn35 Yellow Brass Annealed (0) 80 Max 275 Min 40
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-110 335-380 30
Half Hard (HB) 110-135 380-450 15
Hard (H) 135-165 450-515 5
Extra Hard (HE) 165-185 515-660 -
Spring Hard (HS) 185 Min 660 Min -
Cuzn33 Yellow Brass Annealed (0) 80 Max 275 Min 40
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-110 335-380 30
Half Hard (HB) 110-125 380 15
Hard (H) 135-165 450-515 5
Extra Hard (HE) 165-185 515-660 -
Spring Hard (HS) 185 Min 660 Min -
Cuzn30 Cartridge Brass Annealed (0) 80 Max 275 Min 50
Ouarter Hard(HA) 75-100 320-345 35
Half Hard (HB) 100-125 345-405 20
Hard (H) 125 Min 405 Min 5
Extra Hard (HE) 150 Min 480 Min -
Spring Hard (HS) 185 Min 655 Min -
Cuzn15 Red Brass Annealed (0) 55-75 245 Min 35
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-95 275-325 15
Half Hard (HB) 95-110 325-375 7
Hard (H) 110 - 140 350 Min 3
Extra Hard (HE) 140 - 160 480 Min -
Spring Hard (HS) 155 - 180 540 Min -
Cuzn10 Commercial Bronze Annealed (0) 55-75 245 Min 35
Quarter Hard(HA) 75-95 275 - 325 15
Half Hard (HB) 95-110 325-375 7
Hard (H) 110 - 140 350 Min 3
Extra Hard (HE) 130 - 145 440 MIn -
Spring Hard (HS) 140 - 160 475 Min -
Cuzn05 Gilding Brass Annealed (0) 55-75 230 - 280 35
Quarter Hard(HA) 70 - 90 255-325 12
Half Hard (HB) 80 - 100 290 - 355 7
Hard (H) 100 - 115 345 Min 3
Extra Hard (HE) 115-125 385 Min -
Spring Hard (HS) 120 - 135 415 Min -

Dimensions

Alloy For Strips And Foils For Sheets
Thickness Range
(Min - Max) mm
Width Range
(Min - Max) mm
Coil ID
(Min - Max) mm
Coil Density
(Max coil weight)
Thickness Range
(Min - Max) mm
Width Range
(Min - Max) mm
Length
(Max) mm
Brass 0.08 - 0.30 6 - 350 100 - 300 2 - 3 0.30 - 1 450 Max 1500
0.31 - 0.80 6 - 450 100 - 400 1 - 4.5 0.30 - 1 450 Max 4000
0.81 - 4.25 20 - 450 300 - 500 2 - 3 4.5 - 7 30 - 400 1500
7-10 40 - 400 1500