Introduction
C86500 is a brass sand-casting grade covered by ASTM B584. Typical applications include gears, lever arms, compressor components and other mechanically loaded cast parts.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | C86500 |
| 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 | C86500 | UNS C86500, source_designation No. 1 manganese bronze |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B584Edition 14 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Cu | 55.0–60.0[1] |
| Zn | 36.0–42.0 |
| Sn | ≤ 1.0 |
| Pb | ≤ 0.40 |
| Fe | 0.40–2.0 |
| Al | 0.50–1.5 |
| Mn | 0.10–1.5 |
| 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 C86500 is used for gears, lever arms, compressor components and other mechanically loaded cast parts. Documented applications also include wood-pulp forming and pressing-die components, marine propellers and automotive welding-gun parts. Other cast components used in this material family include bushings, cams and mechanical-contact and transmission parts.
Applications include industrial machinery, heavy equipment and selected marine mechanical components. Grade-specific distinctions between light-duty gears and slow-moving, heavily loaded bearings must be retained; lubrication and mating surfaces remain relevant.
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