Brass Cartridge Brass, 70%

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1400 F.

Applications

Primarily used for hot or cold-formed products.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is not given. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1350 and 1550 F.

Hot Workability

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

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is not given. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Brasses (Copper-Zinc Alloy), Cartridge Brass, 70%. C26000 has the highest ductility in the yellow brass series. Easily machined but is more often cold formed.

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".