C38000 Architectural Bronze, Low Leaded Alloy

C38000 low-leaded architectural bronze is a wrought alloy that works well in architectural applications. While called bronze, the alloy is brass with a rich, golden luster that heightens the looks of a building's interior and exterior. It resists corrosion well when not used in marine applications

C38000 is commonly used for architecture and builders' hardware. Specific applications include:

Diversified Bronze has solid and cored bronze bars and other shapes available. Talk with a representative to discuss your specific needs.

Technical details

C38000 is made up of 55-60% copper, 36.35-43.5% zinc, 1.5-2.5% lead, 0.5% aluminum, 0.35% iron, and 0.3% tin. The best welding techniques include:

C38500 Architectural Alloy Properties

Physical
Property
Imperial
Metric
Density
0.303 lb/in
8.40 g/cm3
 
Mechanical
Property
Imperial
Metric
Rockwell B Hardness
130
130
Tensile strength
60900-66400 psi
228 MPa
Yield strength
33100 psi
228 MPa
Fracture strain
20-25%
20-25%
Machinability
95
95
Elastic modulus
5370 ksi
37.0 GPa
Poisson's ratio
0.31
0.31
 
Thermal
Property
Imperial
Metric
Thermal expansion coefficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F)
14.4 µin/in°F
26.0 µm/m°C
Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F)
784 BTU in/hr.ft².°F
113 W/mK