1. What is a brass bar/rod?
Brass rod is a significant metal that is widely used in commerce and daily life. It has drawn a lot of interest due to its distinct functionality and range of applications. From the perspectives of material properties, manufacturing methods, and application fields, this article will thoroughly analyze the characteristics of brass rods and their vast range of uses in society.
Material characteristics of brass rod
Copper and zinc are the two metal alloys that make up brass rods. The zinc content varies depending on the necessity, while the copper content typically ranges from 60% to 90%. Brass has a variety of distinctive material properties due to its composition, including good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and processability. Brass offers strong corrosion resistance as well as the ability to perform consistently in some situations.
The manufacturing process of brass rods
Smelting, casting, extrusion, drawing, and other procedures are the primary steps in the production of brass rods. First, a suitable quantity of copper and zinc is combined and melted in proportion to the desired alloy composition, and the molten alloy is then changed into the necessary shape and size through casting, extrusion, or drawing. Brass rods with a variety of qualities and applications can be produced using various manufacturing techniques.
Diversity of application areas
Brass rods are utilized often in many different fields because of their adaptability. Brass rods are frequently used in the building industry to create door knobs, handrails, decorations, etc. It's perfect for both indoor and outdoor décor because of its beautiful texture and golden appearance. Additionally, brass rods are frequently used to create connectors, parts, conductive materials, etc. in the electronics, industrial, auto production, and other industries.
Advantages of brass rods
Compared to other types of metal, brass rods have a few special advantages. First of all, it is significant in the electrical and electronic industries due to its superior electrical and thermal conductivity. Second, brass rods are appropriate for the production of intricate constructions because they are simple to shape into a variety of shapes. Brass rods can also maintain stability in humid areas or under unique climatic circumstances thanks to their resistance to corrosion.
Sustainable development and environmental awareness
Brass rod production is being improved upon and reinvented as environmental awareness increases. To lessen their influence on the environment, some manufacturers have started to concentrate on the usage of ecologically friendly products. In addition, the brass rod is recyclable and reusable, which contributes to a reduction in resource waste.
Future development trends
The use of brass rods will increase as a result of advances in science, technology, and process innovation. Brass rods are anticipated to play more significant roles in the sectors of electronics, aerospace, new energy, and other industries. In order to meet future market demand, producers will keep looking for more high-performance, environmentally friendly brass materials.
2. Chemical composition of brass bar/rod
Alloy grade | Cu | Fe | Pb | Ni | Zn | Total impurities |
C28000 | 57.0-60.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | Margin | 1 |
C27400 | 60.5-63.5 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.5 |
C26800 | 63.5-68.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.3 |
C26000 | 67.0-70.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.3 |
C26000 | 68.5-71.5 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.3 |
C24000 | 79.0-81.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.3 |
C23000 | 84.0-86.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.3 |
C22000 | 88.0-91.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.2 |
C21000 | 95.0-97.0 | 0.1 | 0.03 | 0.5 | Margin | 0.2 |
3. Mechanical properties of brass bar/rod
Density g/cm: 7.5 Thermal processing temperature: 750-850℃ Annealing temperature: 700-750℃ Quenching temperature: 850℃ water Tempering temperature: 500-550℃ (HB hardness 110-178) Machinability/%: 20 Linear expansion coefficient: 16.2 (10-6/K) Thermal conductivity: 58.6 (W/(m.K) Conductivity: 6.58 Resistivity at 20℃: 0.12
Properties | Metric | Imperial |
---|---|---|
Hardness, Rockwell C | 27 | 27 |
Tensile strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 690 MPa | 100000 psi |
Yield strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 380 MPa | 55100 psi |
Elongation at break (in 50 mm, 1% reduction in area) | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Elastic modulus | 117 GPa | 17000 ksi |
Compressive yield strength (at a permanent set of 0.1%) | 450 MPa | 65300 psi |
Compressive yield strength (at a permanent set of 1%) | 880 MPa | 128000 psi |
Poisson’s ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Charpy impact (@ 18.0 - 100°C/ -0.400 - 212°F, keyhole) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
Izod impact (@ 18.0 - 100°C/ -0.400 - 212°F) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
Fatigue strength (@# of cycles 1.00e+8, M30 temper) | 460 MPa | 66700 psi |
Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) | 20 | 20 |
Shear modulus | 42.3 GPa | 6140 ksi |
4. Physical properties of brass bar/rod
Alloy grade | Melting temperature/℃ | Boiling point/℃ | Density/kg·(kg·mˉ3) | Specific heat capacity/J·(kg·℃)ˉ1 | Linear expansion coefficient | Thermal conductivity/W·(m·K)ˉ1 | Conductivity/%IACS | Conductivity/%IACS | Resistivity/μΩ·m | ||
Liquidus temperature | Solidus temperature | Solid state | Liquid | ||||||||
C28000 | 896 | 886 | 8400 | 21.0X10ˉ6 | 125.1 | 0.0025 | |||||
C27400 | 906 | 899 | 8430 | 20.6X10ˉ6 | 116.7 | 27 | 0.071 | 0.0017 | |||
C26800 | 936 | 906 | 8470 | 20.1X10ˉ6 | 116.7 | 27 | 0.067 | ||||
C26000 | 939 | 910 | 8500 | 20.0X10ˉ6 | 116.7 | 27 | 0.064 | 0.0015 | |||
C26000 | 951 | 916 | about 1150 | 8530 | 0.09 | 19.9X10ˉ6 | 120.9 | 28 | 0.062 | 0.39 | 0.0015 |
C24000 | 1001.2 | 966 | about 1240 | 8660 | 0.093 | 19.1X10ˉ6 | 141.7 | 32 | 0.054 | 0.33 | 0.0015 |
C23000 | 1026.3 | 991 | about 1300 | 8750 | 0.095 | 18.7X10ˉ6 | 151.7 | 37 | 0.047 | 0.29 | 0.0016 |
C22000 | 1046.4 | 1026.3 | about 1400 | 8800 | 0.095 | 18.4X10ˉ6 | 187.6 | 44 | 0.04 | 0.27 | 0.0018 |
C21000 | 1071.4 | 1056.4 | about 1600 | 8850 | 0.093 | 18.0X10ˉ6 | 243.9 | 57 | 0.031 | 0.24 | 0.0027 |
5. Specifications of brass bar/rod
brass bar/rod supplier in China
Being a trustworthy brass bar/rod manufacturer and supplier, Shanghai Yinggui Metal Products Company aims to make manufacturing easier for our business partners. Shanghai Yinggui Metal offers C11000, C17510, C18150, C70600 etc. Series sales that can be used for aircraft aluminum, industry molding, automatic mechanic components, and die.
Product Name | Brass Bar Rod |
Application | Industrial |
Shape | Round |
Length | 300mm-6000mm |
Grade | Brass |
Cu (Min) | 99.9% |
Alloy Or Not | Non-Alloy |
Processing Service | Bending, Welding, Decoiling, Cutting, Punching, 99.9% pure copper round bar rod price |
Grade | C11000, C17510, C18150, C70600, C14500, C15000, C17200, C17300, C18000 .etc |
Bar Shape | Flate Round Square |
Color | Yellow |
Application | Instrument-making Industry |
Diameter | 1mm-800mm |
Sample | Available |
Payment Term | 30%T/T Advance + 70% Balance |
Packing | Standard Sea-worthy Packing |
MOQ | 100KG |
6. Applications and characteristics of brass bar/rod
Characteristics and applications of brass bar/rod
Alloy grade | Main features | Application examples |
C28000, C27400 | It has high mechanical strength, good thermoplasticity, and good cutting performance. In some cases, it is prone to dezincification and stress cracking. | Various structural parts, sugar heat exchanger tubes, pins, clamping plates, washers, etc. |
C26800 | It has sufficient machine strength and process performance and has a beautiful golden luster | Various hardware products, lamps, pipe fittings, zippers, plaques, rivets, springs, sedimentation filters, etc. |
C26000 | It has good plasticity, high strength, good machinability, easy to weld, corrosion-resistant, and easy to form | Various cold-drawn and deep-drawn parts, radiator shells, bellows, doors, lamps, etc. |
C26000 | It has good plasticity and high strength, is easy to weld, has good corrosion resistance, and is very sensitive to stress corrosion cracking in ammonia atmosphere | Bombshells, car water tanks, hardware products, sanitary pipe fittings, etc. |
C24000 | It has good mechanical properties, good processing performance in hot and cold conditions, and high corrosion resistance in the atmosphere and freshwater | Sign labels, embossing, battery caps, musical instruments, flexible hoses, pump tubes, etc. |
C23000 | Has sufficient mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, easy to form | Architectural decoration, badges, bellows, twisting pipes, water pipes, flexible hoses, cooling equipment parts, etc. |
C22000 | It has good mechanical properties and pressure processing performance, good corrosion resistance, and can be gold-plated and enamel-coated | Decorations, medals, marine components, rivets, waveguides, water tank straps, battery caps, water pipes, etc. |
C21000 | It has good cold and hot processing properties, is easy to weld, has good surface engineering properties, does not corrode in the atmosphere and fresh water, has no tendency of stress corrosion cracking, and has a solemn bronze color | Currency, souvenirs, badges, fuze caps, detonators, enamel base tires, waveguides, heat pipes, conductive devices, etc. |
7. Main copper product brand list
category | China | Russia | United States | U.K. | France | Germany | Japan | ISO | ||||||
GB | YB | ΓOCT | ASTM | CDA | FS | SAE | BS | NF | AIR LA | DIN | JIS | |||
Lead brass | HPb63-3 | HPb63-3 | ЛC63-3 ЛCЦ 63-3 | C34500 C34700 | 345 347 | 345 347 | CA345 CA347 | CZ119 CZ124 | - | - | CuZn36Pb1.5 CuZn36Pb3 | 2.0331 | C3560 | CuZn35Pb2 CuZn36Pb3 |
HPb63-0.5 | - | C34800 | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn37Pb0.5 | 2.0332 | - | - | ||
HPb63-0.1 | HPb63-0.1 | - | C34900 | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn37Pb0.5 | 2.0332 | - | - | |
HPb62-0.8 | HPb62-F | - | C35000 C37000 | 371 | - | CA371 | - | - | - | - | C3501 | CuZn36Pbl | ||
HPb61-1 | HPb61-1 | ЛC60-1 | C36500 C36700 C37000 | - | - | - | CZ123 | - | - | CuZn39Pb0.5 | 2.0372 | C3710 | CuZn40Pb | |
HPb60-2 | HPb60-2 HPb60-3 | ЛC60-2 | C36000 | - | - | - | CZ120 | - | - | - | - | C3713 C3604 | CuZn38Pb2 | |
HPb59-2 | HPb59-1A | ЛC59-1B | C35300 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | C3771 | - | ||
HPb59-1 | HPb59-1 HPb59-1B | ЛC59-1 | C37800 | - | - | - | CZ122 | Cu-Zn40Pb | - | Cu-Zn39Pb2 | 2.0380 | C3710 | CuZn39Pb2 | |
HPb58-3 | HPb59-3 | ЛC59-3 | C38000 | - | - | - | CZ121 | - | - | CuZn39Pb3 | 2.0401 | C3603 | CuZn39Pb3 | |
Tin brass | HSn90-1 | HPb90-1 | ЛO90-1 | C41300 C41100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
HSn70-1 | HPb70-1 HPb70-1A | ЛO70-1 ЛOM70-1-0.05 | C44300 | 443 | - | - | CZ111 | CuZn39Snl | - | CuZn28Sn1 | 2.0471 | C4430 | CuZn28Sn1 | |
HSn62-1 | HPb62-1 | ЛO62-1 | C46200 C46420 | 462 | 462 | CA462 | CZ112 | - | - | - | - | C4622 C4621 | CuZn38Sn | |
HSn61-0.5 | HSn61-0.5 HSn61-0.5A | - | C48200 | - | - | - | CZ115 | - | - | - | - | C6711 | - | |
HSn60-1 | HSn60-1 | Л060-1 | C46500 C46400 | 465 464 | 464 | CA464 | CZ113 | CuZn38Sn1 | - | CuZn39Sn | 2.053 | C4640 C4641 | - | |
Aluminum brass | HA177-2 | HA177-2 HA177-2A | ЛA77-2 ЛAMЦ77-2-0.05 | C68700 | 687 | - | - | CZ110 | CuZn22A12 | - | CuZn22A1 | 2.046 | C6870 C6872 | CuZn20A12 |
HA166-6-3-2 | HA166-6-3-2 | C67000 | 670 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
HA167-2.5 | HA167-2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
HA160-1-1 | HA160-1-1 | ЛAЖ60-1-1 | C67800 | 678 | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn37Al | 2.0510 | C6782 | - | |
HAI59-3-2 | HAI59-3-2 | ЛAH59-3-2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn35Ni | 2. 0540 | - | - | |
Silicon brass | HSi80-3 | HSi80-3 | ЛK80-3 | C69400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Manganese brass | HMn58-2 | HMn58-2 | ЛMЦ58-2 | C67400 | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn40Mn | 2.0572 | - | - |
HMn57-3-1 | HMn57-3-1 | ЛMЦA57-3-1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn35Ni | 2.0540 | - | - | ||
HMn55-3-1 | HMn55-3-1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
Iron brass | HFe59-1-1 | HFe59-1-1 | C67820 | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuZn39Sn | 2.0530 | C6782 | CuZn39AlFeMn | |
HFe58-1-1 | HFe58-1-1 | ЛЖC58-1-1 | - | - | - | - | CZ114 | - | - | CuZn40Ni CuZn40Mn | 2.0571 2.0572 | - | - | |
Tin bronze | QSn4-3 | QSn4-3 | BPOЦ4-3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuSnZn4 |
QSn4-4-2.5 | QSn4-4-2.5 | BPOЦC4-4-2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
QSn4-4-4 | QSn4-4-4 | BPOЦC4-4-4 | C54400 | 544 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | C5441 | - | |
QSn6.5-0.1 | QSn6-5-0.1 | FPOΦ6.5-0.15 | 519 | - | - | PB100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
QSn6.5-0.4 | QSn6.5-0.4 | bPOΦ 6.5-0.4 | C51900 | 519 | - | - | PB103 | CuSn6P | - | CuSn6 | 2.1020 | C5191 | CuSn6 | |
QSn7-0.2 | QSn7-0.2 | 5POΦ7-0.2 bPOΦ8-0.3 | C52100 | 521 | - | CA521 | PB104 | - | - | CuSn8 | 2.1030 | C5212 | CuSn8 | |
QSn4-0.3 | QSn4-0.3 | bPOΦ4-0.25 FPO42-2.25 | C51100 | 510 511 | - | CA510 | PB101 | - | - | CuSn4 | 2.1010 | C5101 | CuSn4 | |
Aluminum bronze | QA15 | QAI5 | BPA5 | C60600 C60800 | - | - | CAI01 | CuAl6 | - | - | CuAl5 | 2.0916 | - | CuAl5 |
QAI7 | QA17 | 5PA7 | C61000 | - | - | - | CA102 | - | - | CuAl8 | 2.0920 | - | CuAl8 | |
QAI9-2 | QA19-2 | BPAMЦ10-2 BPAMЦ9-2 | - | - | - | - | UZ23A4 | CuA19Mn | 2.0960 | - | CuAl9Mn2 | |||
QA19-4 | QA19-4 | FPAЖ9-4 | C61900 | - | - | - | CA03 CA106 | - | - | CuAl18Fe CuAll0Fe | 2.0930 2. 0936 | - | CuAl18Fe3 CuAll0Fe3 | |
QAI10-3-1.5 | QA110-3-1.5 | 5PAXЖMЦ10-3-1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuAllOFe | 2.0936 | C6161 C6161 | - | |
QA110-44 | QAI10-4-4 | 5PAЖH10-4-4 | C63000 C63200 | 630 | - | - | CAI04 CAI05 | CuAI9Ni5 -Fe3Mn | BOK4 | CuAlloNi | 2.0966 | C601 | CuAl1l0 -Fe5Ni5 | |
QA111-6-6 | QA111-6-6 | - | - | - | - | - | CuAll1Ni | 2.0978 | C6280 | - | ||||
Beryllium bronze | QBe2 | QBe2 | ɓBɓ62 | C17200 C17300 | - | - | - | CuBe2 | UBe2 | CuB2 | 2.1247 | C1720 | CuBe2 | |
QBel.9 | QBel.9 | ɓPɓHT1-9 | C17200 | 172 | - | CA172 | CuBe1.9 | |||||||
QBel.7 | QBel.7 | ɓPɓHT1-7 | C17000 | 170 | - | CA170 | CB101 | CuBel.7 | CuBel.7 | 2.1245 | C1700 | CuBel.7 | ||
Silicon bronze | QSi1-3 | QSi1-3 | ɓPɓKH1-3 | C64700 | - | - | - | DTD498 | - | - | CuNi2Si CuNi3Si | 2.0855 2.0857 | - | CuNi2Si |
QSi3-1 | QSi3-1 | ɓPɓKMЦ3-1 | C65500 C65800 | - | - | - | CS101 | - | - | CuSi3Mn | 2.1525 | - | CuSi3Mnl | |
Manganese bronze | QMnl.5 | QMn1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuMn2 | 2.1363 | - | - |
QMn5 | QMn5 | ɓPɓЦ5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuMn5 | 2.1366 | - | - | |
Cadmium Bronze | QCd1.0 | QCd1.0 | - | C16200 C16201 C16500 | 162 | - | C108 | - | - | - | CuCdl | 2.1266 | - | CuCd1 |
Ordinary white copper | B10 | B10 | - | C70600 | - | - | - | CN102 | Cu-Nil0FelM | - | - | - | - | - |
B19 | B19 | MH19 | C71000 | 710 | - | - | CN104 | CuNi20Mn1Fe | - | CuNi20Fe | 2.0878 | C7100 | CuNi20Mn1Fe | |
Iron-nickel copper | BFe10-1-1 | MHЖMЦ10-1-1 | C70600 C70610 | - | - | - | CN102 | - | CuNi10Fe | 2.0872 | C7060 | CuNi10Fel Mn | ||
BFe30-1-1 | BFe30-1-1 | MHЖMЦ30-1-1 | C71630 C71640 | 715 | - | CA715 | CN107 CN106 | CuNi30Mn1Fe | - | CuNi30Fe | 2.0882 | C7150 | CuNi30Mnl Fe | |
Manganese cupronickel | BMn3-12 | BMn3-12 | MHMЦ13-12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuMn12Ni | - | - | - |
BMm40-1-5 | BMn40-1.5 | MHMЦ40-1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
BMn43-0.5 | BMn43-1.5 | MHMЦ43-1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CuNi44 | 2.0842 | - | CuNi44Mnl | |
Zinc cupronickel | BZn15-20 | BZn15-20 | MHЦ15-20 | C75400 | 754 | - | - | NS105 | CuNi15Zn22 | CuNi12Zn24 CuNi18Zn20 | 2.0730 2.0740 | C7521 | CuNi5Zn21 | |
Aluminum white copper | BAl13-1 | BAl13-3 | MHA13-3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |