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Copper Alloy No. C83600

Names formerly used (not recommended)
115, leaded Red Brass, Composition Bronze, Once Metal, 85-5-5

Chemical Composition % by weight

Element

Nominal

Minimum

Maximum

Aluminum

-

-

.005

Antimony

-

-

.25

Copper

85

84.0

86.0

Iron

-

-

.30

Lead

5

4.0

6.0

Nickel

-

-

1.0

Phosphorous

-

-

.05

Silicon

-

-

.005

Sulfur

-

-

.08

Tin

5

4.0

6.0

Zinc

5

4.0

6.0

 

Typical Applications

Valves, flanges, pipe fittings, plumbing goods, pump castings, water pump impellers and housings, ornamental fixtures, small gears.

 

Mechanical Properties

Test Bar Values as Sand Cast

Property

 

Minimum

Typical

Tensile Strength

ksi

30.0

37.0

Yield Strength

ksi (0.5% Extension Under Load)

14.0

17.0

Elongation

% in 2 inches

20.0

30.0

Hardness

Brinell (500 kg Load)

-

60.0

 

Fabrication Practices

Suitability for being joined by:

 

Soldering

Excellent

Brazing

Good

Oxyacetylene Welding

Not Recommended

Carbon Arc Welding

Not recommended

Gas Shielded Arc welding

Not Recommended

Coated Metal Arc Welding

Fair

 

Machinability Rating 
(Free Cutting Brass=100)

84

C83600 (115) | C84400 (123) | C90300 (225) | C92300 (235) | C92200 (245) | C90700 (205)
C92900 (206A) | (319) Aluminum | (356) Aluminum | (535) Almag | C85400 (403) | C86500 (421)
C86300 (424) | C95400 (415C) | C87500 (500-13B) | C89833 (836) | C87850 (Eco Brass)

*Since brazing is performed at temperatures within the hot-short range, strain must be
avoided during the brazing and cooling of this alloy.

The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use.
Due to commercial variations in composition and to manufacturing limitations, they should not
be used for specification purposes. See applicable A.S.T.M. specification references.

 

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