Brass

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Product Overview

Brass is a copper-zinc alloy known for its excellent workability, strength, durability, corrosion resistance and low friction characteristics. Brass products can be manufactured through forging, wrought, casting and die-cutting processes. They are available in different grades, shapes and sizes to meet various industrial requirements. Naval Brass offers good strength and rigidity for marine and freshwater applications, while Yellow Brass is commonly used for hot- and cold-rolled products. Admiralty Brass is suitable for applications exposed to pitting and cracking. Brass products are widely used in plumbing, equipment casings, hose couplings, valves, locks, chemical processing and other industrial applications.

Key Features

Excellent workability
Good strength and durability
Excellent corrosion resistance
Good hardenability
Low friction characteristics
Long service life
Good dimensional tolerances
Non-ferromagnetic material
Available in multiple grades
Available in various shapes and sizes
Suitable for marine and freshwater applications
Suitable for industrial and chemical processing applications

Product Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Material	Brass
Base Elements	Copper and Zinc
Alloy Type	Binary Alloy
Density	8.3 - 8.7 g/cm³
Melting Point	900 - 940 °C
Melting Point	1652 - 1724 °F
Moh's Hardness	3 - 4
Available Forms	Tube, Pipe, Sheet, Plate, Rod, Bar, Wire, Tubing and Fittings
Manufacturing Process	Forging, Wrought, Casting and Die-Cut

Chemical Composition

Alloy / Grade	Composition / Classification
Brass	Copper and Zinc
Naval Brass	60% Copper, 39.2% Zinc, 0.8% Tin
Yellow Brass	Copper-Zinc Alloy
Admiralty Brass	Copper-Zinc Alloy with Tin

Mechanical Properties

Property	Value
Moh's Hardness	3 - 4
Strength	Varies by Grade and Product Form
Rigidity	High for Naval Brass
Workability	Excellent

Standards & Specifications

BS 2870
BS 2871
BS 2874
ASTM B21
EN 12164

Applications

Brass products are widely used in plumbing systems, equipment casings, hose couplings, valves, locks, chemical processing equipment, marine applications, freshwater systems, hot- and cold-rolled products and various industrial components. Naval Brass is suitable for marine and freshwater environments, while Admiralty Brass is used in applications exposed to pitting and cracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brass?

Brass is a copper-zinc alloy known for its strength, workability, corrosion resistance and long service life.

What are the main types of Brass?

Common types include Naval Brass, Yellow Brass and Admiralty Brass, along with various copper-zinc, leaded and tin brass grades.

What are the available forms of Brass?

Brass is available in tubes, pipes, sheets, plates, rods, bars, wires, tubing, hollow rods and pipe fittings.

What is Naval Brass?

Naval Brass is a brass alloy containing approximately 60% copper, 39.2% zinc and 0.8% tin, offering good strength and rigidity for marine and freshwater applications.

Where are Brass products used?

Brass products are used in plumbing, valves, hose couplings, equipment casings, locks, chemical processing, marine applications and various industrial components.