Curated Engineering Evaluation
Intent: Machinability versus marine corrosion tradeoff: 100% machinability leaded Free-Cutting Brass versus tin-inhibited seawater corrosion-resistant Naval Brass.
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1. Identity, Classification & Standards
| Parameter | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | C46400 Naval Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Material Family | Copper Alloys | Copper Alloys |
| Subfamily | Free-Machining Brass | Naval Brass |
| UNS Designation | C36000 | C46400 |
| COMMERCIAL Designation | Free-Cutting Brass | Naval Brass |
| CDA Designation | Alloy 360 | Alloy 464 |
| SPECIFICATION Designation | SAE J461 | SAE J461 |
2. Chemical Composition Limits (wt %)Source-specific limits and typical values
| Element | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | C46400 Naval Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Cu (Copper) | 60 – 63% | 59 – 62% |
| Pb (Lead) | 2.5 – 3% | ≤ 0.2% |
| Zn (Zinc) | Bal. | Bal. |
| Fe (Iron) | ≤ 0.35% | ≤ 0.1% |
| Sn (Tin) | — | 0.5 – 1% |
3. Physical Properties
| Property | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | C46400 Naval Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Density · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: g/cm³ | 8.498 g/cm³ | 8.415 g/cm³ |
4. Contextual Mechanical PropertiesUnit: SI
| Mechanical Parameter | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass1/2 Hard (H02) | C46400 Naval Brass1/2 Hard (H02) |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of Elasticity (Tension) · TYPICALUnit: GPa | 96.5 GPa | 103.4 GPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity · TYPICALUnit: MPa | 36542.2 MPa | 38610.6 MPa |
| Machinability Rating · TYPICALUnit: % | 100 % | 30 % |
| Tensile Strength · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 310.3 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 275.8 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Bar · 3 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 275.8 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Bar · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 344.7 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Bar · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 310.3 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Flat Products · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 386.1 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 393 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 344.7 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 3.0 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 310.3 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 4.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 275.8 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 0.75 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 379.2 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 399.9 MPa | 517.1 MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 2 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 379.2 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 468.8 MPa | — MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | — MPa | 551.6 MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod & Bar · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | — MPa | 517.1 MPa |
| Tensile Strength · Rod & Bar · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | — MPa | 551.6 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 117.2 MPa | — MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 172.4 MPa | — MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 310.3 MPa | — MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod · 2 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 303.4 MPa | — MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | 358.5 MPa | — MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | — MPa | 393 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) · Rod & Bar · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: MPa | — MPa | 393 MPa |
| Elongation · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 15 % | — % |
| Elongation · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 20 % | — % |
| Elongation · Bar · 3 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 20 % | — % |
| Elongation · Bar · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 10 % | — % |
| Elongation · Bar · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 15 % | — % |
| Elongation · Flat Products · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 20 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 7 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 15 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 3.0 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 20 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 4.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 20 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 0.75 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 10 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 25 % | 20 % |
| Elongation · Rod · 2 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 32 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | 18 % | — % |
| Elongation · Rod · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | — % | 20 % |
| Elongation · Rod & Bar · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | — % | 20 % |
| Elongation · Rod & Bar · 0.24 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL · 20 °CUnit: % | — % | 20 % |
| Shear Strength · Flat Products · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | 227.5 MPa | — MPa |
| Shear Strength · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | 220.6 MPa | — MPa |
| Shear Strength · Rod · 0.75 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | 234.4 MPa | — MPa |
| Shear Strength · Rod · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | — MPa | 303.4 MPa |
| Shear Strength · Rod · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | — MPa | 310.3 MPa |
| Fatigue Strength · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICALUnit: MPa | 137.9 MPa | — MPa |
| Forgeability Rating · TYPICALUnit: — | — — | 90 — |
5. Electrical & Thermal Conductive Properties
| Property | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | C46400 Naval Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity · TYPICAL · 20 °CCategory: ELECTRICAL • Unit: % IACS | 26 % IACS | 26 % IACS |
| Liquidus Temperature · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: °C | 898.9 °C | 898.9 °C |
| Solidus Temperature · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: °C | 887.8 °C | 887.8 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity · TYPICAL · 20 °CCategory: THERMAL • Unit: W/(m·K) | 115.96 W/(m·K) | 115.96 W/(m·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: µm/(m·K) | 20.52 µm/(m·K) | 21.24 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat Capacity · TYPICAL · 20 °CCategory: THERMAL • Unit: J/(kg·K) | 376.8 J/(kg·K) | 376.8 J/(kg·K) |
| Annealing Temperature Range · RANGECategory: THERMAL • Unit: °C | 426.7–593.3 °C | 426.7–593.3 °C |
| Hot Working Temperature Range · RANGECategory: THERMAL • Unit: °C | 704.4–787.8 °C | 648.9–815.6 °C |
6. Hardness Evaluation (Discrete Scales Preserved)No cross-scale mathematical conversion
| Hardness Scale | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | C46400 Naval Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell B Hardness · Bar · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 60 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Bar · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 65 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Flat Products · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 62 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · <0.50 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 65 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 1.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 65 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 3.0 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 55 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 4.5 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 25 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 0.75 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | 70 HRB | — |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 1 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | — | 82 HRB |
| Rockwell B Hardness · Rod · 0.25 · 1/2 Hard (H02) · TYPICAL | — | 85 HRB |
7. Fabrication & Processing Comparison
C36000 Free-Cutting Brass Characteristics:
Machinability: Machinability rating: 100% relative to free-cutting brass (C36000 = 100%).
Weldability: Soldering: Excellent; Brazing: Good; Oxyacetylene Welding: Not Recommended; Gas Shielded Arc Welding: Not Recommended; Coated Metal Arc Welding: Not Recommended; Spot Weld: Not Recommended; Seam Weld: Not Recommended; Butt Weld: Fair
Formability / Cold Working: Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Fair. Capacity for Being Hot Formed: Fair.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Annealing temperature range: 426.7°C to 593.3°C (800°F - 1100°F). Hot working temperature range: 704.4°C to 787.8°C (1300°F - 1450°F).
C46400 Naval Brass Characteristics:
Machinability: Machinability rating: 30% relative to free-cutting brass (C36000 = 100%). Forgeability rating: 90.
Weldability: Soldering: Excellent; Brazing: Excellent; Oxyacetylene Welding: Good; Gas Shielded Arc Welding: Fair; Coated Metal Arc Welding: Not Recommended; Spot Weld: Good; Seam Weld: Fair; Butt Weld: Good
Formability / Cold Working: Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Fair. Capacity for Being Hot Formed: Excellent.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Annealing temperature range: 426.7°C to 593.3°C (800°F - 1100°F). Hot working temperature range: 648.9°C to 815.6°C (1200°F - 1500°F).