C46400 Naval Brass, Uninhibited Bronze Alloy

C46400 uninhibited naval brass earned its name because people trust it in marine applications. Because tin is added to the alloy, it has improved strength and resistance to dezincification. It is a wrought alloy with good corrosion, wear, fatigue, and galling resistance.

C46400 is used in several industries and applications, including builders' hardware, electrical, fasteners, industrial, marine, and plumbing. Common applications include:

Diversified Bronze has solid and cored bars and plates available. Talk with a representative about your specific needs.

Technical details

C46400 is made up of 60% copper, 39.25% zinc, and 0.75% tin. The best welding techniques include:

C46400 Naval Brass, Uninhibited Alloy Properties

Physical
Property
Imperial
Metric
Density
0.304 lb/in
8.41 g/cm3
 
Mechanical
Property
Imperial
Metric
Rockwell B Hardness
55-95
55-95
Tensile strength
55000-88000 psi
379-607 MPa
Yield strength
24900-66000 psi
172-455 MPa
Fracture strain
50%
50%
Machinability
30
30
Elastic modulus
17000 ksi
117 GPa
Poisson's ratio
0.34
0.34
 
Thermal
Property
Imperial
Metric
Thermal expansion coefficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F)
11.8 µin/in°F
21.2 µm/m°C
Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F)
805 BTU in/hr.ft².°F
116 W/mK