Introduction
C85700 is a brass sand-casting grade covered by ASTM B584. Typical applications include window and door hardware, ornamental components, musical-instrument parts and ship trim.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | C85700 |
| 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 | C85700 | UNS C85700, source_designation leaded naval brass |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B584Edition 14 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Cu | 58.0–64.0[1] |
| Zn | 32.0–40.0 |
| Sn | 0.50–1.5 |
| Pb | 0.8–1.5 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.7 |
| Al | ≤ 0.80 |
| Si | ≤ 0.05 |
| 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 C85700 is used for window and door hardware, ornamental components, musical-instrument parts and ship trim. Other cast components used in this material family include window and door fittings, handles, building hardware and furniture fittings. Applications include architectural hardware, commercial interiors, and restoration or replacement work.
Grade-specific plumbing, marine-trim or electrical uses should not be generalized to every decorative brass casting.
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