C46400 Naval Brass "Lead Free"
Short Description:
Naval Brass C46400 is nominally composed of 60% copper, 39.2% zinc, and 0.8% tin. As is typical of brass alloys with the duplex alpha + beta structure, C46400 has good strength and rigidity. By substituting tin for an equal quantity of zinc, a high corrosion resistance to seawater is achieved. The addition of tin also gives the alloy an inherent resistance to dezincification, thereby further inhibiting the impingement by seawater at higher than normal temperatures. The alloy is also noted for its resistance to wear, fatigue, galling, and stress corrosion cracking.

| Technical Specifications: Copper, Bronze & Brass Sheet / Plate | |||
| Parameter | Copper Sheet / Plate (C11000 / C12200) | Bronze Sheet / Plate (C51000 / C65500) | Brass Sheet / Plate (C26000 / C28000) |
| Material Type | Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) / Phosphorus Deoxidized | Phosphor Bronze / Silicon Bronze | Cartridge Brass / Muntz Metal |
| Standard | ASTM B152 / B11 | ASTM B103 / B96 | ASTM B36 / B19 |
| Thickness Range | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) | 0.016" to 1" (0.4 mm to 25 mm) | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) |
| Width Range | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) | 12" to 36" (305 mm to 915 mm) | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) |
| Length | 48" to 144" (1.2 m to 3.6 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) |
| Temper Condition | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H58), Hard (H80) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Spring (H08) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 47 – 90 ksi (325 – 620 MPa) | 48 – 60 ksi (330 – 415 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 18 – 80 ksi (125 – 550 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Excellent (marine / saltwater) | Good (moderate) |
| Typical Applications | Bus bars, roofing, gaskets, heat exchangers, electrical components | Bellows, springs, marine hardware, chemical equipment, welding mesh | Radiator cores, decorative trim, architectural panels, musical instruments, ammunition casings |







