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230
Brass 230 Product Guide
Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
Overview
Also known as red brass, this material is significantly stronger than yellow brass and also has excellent corrosion resistance. Additionally, 230 can be easily cold worked, hot formed, soldered, and brazed. Welding is rated as fair to good depending on the type of welding. It is typically used in jewelry, pens, decorative parts, light fixtures, steam iron parts, sprinklers, and weather stripping.
Common Trade Names
UNS C23000, CDA 230, C230, CZ102, ISO CuZn15, gilding metal, 85/15 brass, Red Brass 85%
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
Applications
- Architectural
- Conduit
- Pipe for Potable water
Specifications
ASTM |
|---|
| B43 |
| Physical Properties 230 | |||||
| -H58 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.313 lb/in3 | ||||
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 40-85.6 ksi | ||||
| Shear Modulus | 6,000 ksi | ||||
| Hardness Rockwell | Brinell | B77 | 141 | ||||
| Elongation at Break Percentage | 5% | ||||
| Modulus of Elasticity | 15,900 ksi | ||||
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.33 | ||||
| Melting Point | 1,080-1,205 °F | ||||
| Specific Heat | 9.1 x 10^-2 BTU/lb-°F | ||||
| Thermal Conductivity | 1100 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | ||||
| Electrical Conductivity | 43% IACS | ||||
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Chemistry Information
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|
Element |
Percentage |
| Cu | 85 |
| Zn | 15 |