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Cartridge Brass 260 / C260 / C26000

STANDARDS: ASTM B36, ASTM B135, 70/30, DIN 2.0265, BS 2871 CZ106, BS 2875 CZ106, EN CW505L

Specs
Level 4
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Level 3
Most Ductile of
the Brasses
Level 2
Used more than Copper Zinc
Level 1
Not Suitable with Certain Materials

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an inventory of C26000 Cartridge Brass in sheet, plate, and round rod available upon request. C260 brass is the most ductile of the brasses and is used in greater quantity than any other copper-zinc alloy. Copper alloy 260 has excellent to good corrosion resistance in most environments but is not suitable for use with certain materials, such as acetic acid, moist ammonia or ammonia compounds, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid.

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. can offer C26000 cut to your specifications on our bar saws, shears, precision plate saws, and water jets. Contact one of our knowledgeable sales staff today to find our how we can help you with your brass sheet and plate.

c26000 cartridge brass

Available Shapes

Typical Cartridge Brass 260 Applications

  • Clips, fasteners
  • Hinges
  • Decorative hardware
  • Ammunition cartridge cases
  • Radiator cores and tanks

Markets Served

Farmer’s Copper Ltd. extends its services throughout many industries. We provide the raw copper alloy materials in various standard shapes as well as custom cut copper alloys.

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Our C26000 Cartridge Brass Inventory & Properties

Farmer’s diverse inventory of products and services offered provides our customers the largest and most extensive selection of alloys available, cut to precise specifications, and delivered with total quality control.

Chemical Properties

(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
ElementCu (1)PbZnFe
Min %68.5
Max %71.50.07Rem0.05
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.7% min.

Physical Properties

Melting Point – Liquidus ⁰F1750
Melting Point – Solidus ⁰F1680
Density lb/cu in. at 68⁰F0.308
Specific Gravity8.53
Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68⁰F28
Thermal Conductivity Btu/sq ft/ft hr/ ⁰F at 68⁰F70
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6 per ⁰F (68-572 ⁰F)11.1
Specific Heat Capacity Btu/lb/⁰F @ 68 ⁰F0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi16000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi6000

Fabrication Properties

TECHNIQUE SUITABILTY
SolderingExcellent
BrazingExcellent
Oxyacetylene WeldingGood
Gas Shielded Arc WeldingGood
Coated Metal Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Spot WeldFair
Seam WeldNot Recommended
Butt WeldGood
Capacity for Being Cold FormedExcellent
Capacity for Being Hot FormedFair
Machinability Rating30

Mechanical Properties

FORM TEMPER TENSILE STRENGTH YS-0.5% EXT (KSI) ELONGATION (%) ROCKWELL (B) ROCKWELL (F) ROCKWELL (30T) SHEAR STRENGTH (KSI) TORSION MODULUS (KSI) IZOD (ft-lbs) FATIGUE STRENGTH TENSILE STRENGTH IN SHEAR SECTION SIZE (IN)
PLATE SHEET STRIP BUS BAR H02 42 36 14 40 84 50 26     13   0.04
H01 38 30 35 25 70   25       25 0.025
H01 38 30 25 25 70 36 25         0.04
H00 36 28 40 10 60   25         0.025
H00 36 28 30 10 60 25 25         0.04
M20 32 10 50   40   22         0.025
M20 34 10 45   45   23         0.04
H10 57 53 4 62 95 64 29         0.04
H04 50 45 12               28 0.24
H04 50 45 6 50 90 57 28       28 0.04
H04 45 40 20 45 85   26         1
H04 50 45 12 50 90   28         0.025
OS025 34 11 45   45   23     11   0.04
OS050 32 10 50   40   22         0.025
OS050 32 10 45   40   22         0.04
H08 55 50 4 60 94 63 29     14   0.04
ROUND BAR ROD M20 32 10 55   40   22         1
H04 48 44 16 47 87   27     17   1
H04 45 40 20 45 85   26 6.4 32     2
H04 55 50 10 60 94   29         0.25
OS050 32 10 55   40   22         1
SHAPES PIPE M30 32 10 50   40   22         0.5
M20 32 10 50   40   22         0.5
H04 40 32 30 35             26 0.5
OS050 32 10 50   40   22         0.5

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