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Source: Copper Development Association (CDA)

Detailed Properties and Specifications for Brass Product Line, Alloy 360 and Shape ROD.

Composition for Alloy 360
Cu 60.0 - 63.0 Pb 2.5 - 3.7 Fe .35 Max Zn Rem

Fabrication Properties for Alloy 360
Fabrication Property Rating
Capacity for Being Cold worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Fair
Hot Forgeability Rating (Forging Brass=100)
Hot Working Temperature 1300-1450F
Annealing Temperature 800-1100F
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass=100) 100
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielding Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Spot) Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Seam) Not Recommended
Resistance Welding (Butt) Fair

Specific Properties for ROD based on ASTM B16
Diameter Temper Tensile Strength Elongation Yield Strength Rockwell Hardness
1/2" and under Half-Hard 57 Min. 7 Min. 25 Min.
Over 1/2" to 1" Half-Hard 55 Min. 10 Min. 25 Min.
Over 1" to 2" Half-Hard 50 Min. 15 Min. 20 Min.
Over 2 to 4" Half-Hard 45 Min. 20 Min. 15 Min.
Over 4" OD Half-Hard 40 Min. 20 Min. 15 Min.
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