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C26000 Cartridge Brass

copper

copper

Source Details

Id

cu-c26000

Name

C26000 Cartridge Brass

Category

copper

Designation

UNS C26000 / 70/30 Brass

Properties
{
  "density": {
    "value": 8530,
    "unit": "kg/m³"
  },
  "tensileStrengthYield": {
    "value": 110,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "tensileStrengthUltimate": {
    "value": 303,
    "unit": "MPa"
  },
  "elasticModulus": {
    "value": 110,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "shearModulus": {
    "value": 40,
    "unit": "GPa"
  },
  "poissonsRatio": 0.38,
  "thermalConductivity": {
    "value": 121,
    "unit": "W/(m·K)"
  },
  "thermalExpansion": {
    "value": 19.9,
    "unit": "µm/(m·K)"
  },
  "specificHeat": {
    "value": 375,
    "unit": "J/(kg·K)"
  },
  "meltingPoint": {
    "value": 915,
    "min": 915,
    "max": 955,
    "unit": "°C"
  },
  "hardness": {
    "brinell": 65
  }
}
Applications

Ammunition cases, Radiator cores, Hardware, Lamp fixtures

Notes

70% Cu, 30% Zn. Excellent cold working. Originally developed for cartridge cases.