Introduction
C83600 is a brass sand-casting grade covered by ASTM B584. Typical applications include pump parts, impellers, valve bodies and plumbing components.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | C83600 |
| Material Type | Copper Alloy |
| Sub Type | Brass |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
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Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM B584 | Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications | 14 | C83600 | UNS C83600, source_designation 85-5-5-5 or No. 1 composition |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B584Edition 14 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Cu | 84.0–86.0[1] |
| Zn | 4.0–6.0 |
| Sn | 4.0–6.0 |
| Pb | 4.0–6.0 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.30 |
| Al | ≤ 0.005 |
| Si | ≤ 0.005 |
| P | ≤ 0.05 |
| Sb | ≤ 0.25 |
| S | ≤ 0.08 |
| Ni+Co | ≤ 1.0[2] |
Notes
ASTM B584 · Edition 14
[1] Cu: In determining copper minimum, copper may be calculated as copper plus nickel. Optional source-defined copper-minimum calculation; do not sum measured or specified limits automatically.
[2] Ni+Co: Nickel including cobalt; combined limit; In determining copper minimum, copper may be calculated as copper plus nickel. Optional source-defined copper-minimum calculation; do not sum measured or specified limits automatically.
Heat Treatment
ASTM B584–14
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Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
Notes
ASTM B584 · Edition 14
[1] Tensile Strength: inch-pound
[2] Yield Strength: inch-pound; 0.5% extension under load
Welding Conditions
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Applications
Brass ASTM B584 C83600 is used for pump parts, impellers, valve bodies and plumbing components. Other documented applications include builders hardware and ornamental fixtures. Other cast components used in this material family include fittings, shaped connections and hardware and enclosure components. Applications include plumbing, water-handling equipment, building services and industrial fluid-control assemblies.
A plumbing use does not itself establish drinking-water certification or a finished component pressure rating.
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