C84800

Reference guide

Continuous cast

Red brass alloys such as C848 are typically utilized in plumbing applications. The most widely used alloy in this family is C84400 semi-leaded red brass, known for its reasonable cost with good machining and casting properties. The lead content ensures pressure tightness. Red brass is also used as a cost-effective material for low-load bearings.

C84800

Product description: Leaded semi-red brass
Solids: 1/2" to 13" O.D.
Tubes: 1" to 16" O.D.*
Rectangles: Up to 20"
Standard lengths: 144"
Shape/Form: Semi-finished, mill stock or near-net shapes, anode, bar stock, billet/bloom, squares, hex, plate, profile or structural shape, flats/rectangular bar

 *Consult mill for wall thickness

Typical uses

Builders hardware: General hardware, hardware, stops, washers
Industrial: Air line fittings, fittings, gas line fittings, low-pressure valves
Plumbing: Cocks, faucets, plumbing fittings, plumbing fixtures

Similar or equivalent specification

CDA ASTM ASARCON SAE AMS Federal Military Other
C84800 B505
B505M
B271
B271M
          Plumbing goods brass

Chemical composition

Cu%1 Pb% Sn% Zn% Fe% P% Ni%1,2 Al% S% Sb% Si%
Chemical composition according to ASTM B505/B505M-23

1In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni.   2Ni value includes Co.
Note: Single values represent maximums.
75.00-
77.00
5.50-
7.00
2.00-
3.00
13.00-
17.00
 
0.40
 
1.50
 
1.00
 
0.005
 
0.08
 
0.25
 
0.005

Machinability

Copper alloy UNS No. Machinability rating Density (lb/in3 at 68 °F)
C84800 90 0.310

Mechanical properties

Mechanical properties according to ASTM B505/B505M-23
Tensile strength, min Yield strength, at 0.5% extension under load, min Elongation, in 2 in. or 50 mm min Brinell hardness (500 kg load) Remarks
ksi MPa ksi MPa % typical BHN  
30 207 15 103 16 55

Physical properties

Physical properties provided by CDA
  US Customary Metric
Melting point - liquidus 1750 °F 954 °C
Melting point - solidus 1530 °F 832 °C
Density 0.31 lb/in3 at 68 °F 8.58 gm/cm3 at 20 °C
Specific gravity 8.58 8.58
Electrical conductivity 16.4% IACS at 68 °F 0.095 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 °C
Thermal conductivity 41.6 Btu/sq ft/ft hr/°F at 68 °F 72 W/m at 20 °C
Coefficient of thermal expansion 68-392 10 · 10-6 per °F (68-392 °F) 17.3 · 10-6 per °C (20-200 °C)
Specific heat capacity 0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68 °F 377.1 J/kg at 20 °C
Modulus of elasticity in tension 15000 ksi 103400 MPa
Magnetic Permeability 1 1

Fabrication properties

Fabrication properties provided by CDA
*Since brazing is performed within the hot-short range, strain must be avoided during brazing and cooling.
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing* Good
Oxyacetylene welding Not recommended
Gas shielded arc welding Not recommended
Coated metal arc welding Fair
Machinability rating 90

Thermal properties

Thermal properties provided by CDA
*Temperature is measured in fahrenheit.   **For stress relief, solution treatment and annealing - time is measured in hours/inch of thickness. For precipitation heat treatment - time is measured in hours.
Treatment Value* Time**
Stress relief 500  
Solution treatment   0

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