Introduction
C87500 is a brass sand-casting grade covered by ASTM B584. Typical applications include window hardware, bearings, gears, levers and pump fixtures.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | C87500 |
| 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 | C87500 | UNS C87500, source_designation silicon brass |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B584Edition 14 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Cu | ≥ 79.0 |
| Zn | 12.0–16.0 |
| Pb | ≤ 0.09 |
| Al | ≤ 0.50 |
| Si | 3.0–5.0 |
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 C87500 is used for window hardware, bearings, gears, levers and pump fixtures. Other documented castings include impellers, valve bodies, boat parts and small-boat propellers. These varied applications require selection for the actual loading and service environment, rather than assuming that one alloy is suitable for every marine or fluid-handling duty.
Other cast components used in this material family include pump parts, valve components, fittings and ornamental hardware. Applications include industrial equipment, shaped hardware and replacement components. Existing grade-specific uses take priority; loading, mating surfaces and the actual service fluid or environmental exposure determine whether a particular family example is appropriate.
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