They are available as either a Sand Casting (per ASTM B584), a Centrifugal Casting (per ASTM B271) or as a Continuous Cast Bar (usually up to 12 feet long, per ASTM B505). The Method of Manufacture (or how the material is made) will depend on the following criteria:

· Overall Dimensions

· Desired Quantity

· Total Number of Pounds

· Specifications Required

· Desired Lead Time

C83600 Leaded Red Brass is the most common red brass, is also called 85 metal or 85-5-5-5. It contains 85% copper and 5% each of tin, lead and zinc. Typical uses for red brass are for low-pressure valves, pump housings, impellers and fittings.

C83600 TYPICALLY USED FOR:

This material is used in a variety of applications. Typical uses for this alloys are: Valves, flanges, pipe fittings, plumbing goods, pump castings, water pump impellers and housings, ornamental fixtures small gears.

C83600 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:

(%max., unless shown as range or min.)

(1) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.
(2) Ni value includes Co.
(3) For continuous castings, P shall be 1.5%, max.

Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.3% min.
Note: Information courtesy of Copper.org

C83600 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

(measured at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)
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C83600 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS: