Brass C28000

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1100 F.

Applications

Primarily used for hot or cold-formed products.

Cold Workability

The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "fair".

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 90. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1150 and 1450 F.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "excellent".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 40. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Brasses (Copper-Zinc Alloy), Muntz Metal, 60%.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "excellent", oxyacetylene welding is rated as "good", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "fair", coated metal arc welding is "not recommended", spot welding is rated as "good", seam welding is "not recommended" and butt welding is rated as "good".