C23000 Red Brass 85%

C23000 red brass is an alloy that has 85% copper, giving it a rich red color. Because of the color and ease of shaping, architects often use it to improve the look of a building. In addition, it resists dezincification and has moderate strength.

Because C23000 resists corrosion well, you can use it near potable water. As a result, many different industries use it, including architecture, electrical, industrial, plumbing, and more. Some typical applications include:

  • Red Brass Costume Jewelry
  • Red Brass Fasteners & Eyelets
  • Red Brass Fire Hose Couplings
  • Red Brass Heat Exchangers & Parts
  • Red Brass Kick Plates
  • Red Brass Pump Lines
  • Red Brass Trim
  • Red Brass Weatherstrip
  • Red Brass Zippers

Diversified Bronze has solid and cored red brass bars in 144" lengths. Other lengths and non-standard sizes are available.

Technical Details

C23000 is made up of 85% copper and 15% zinc. The best welding techniques include:

  • Brazing
  • Butt
  • Gas-Shielded Arc
  • Soldering
  • Spot

C23000 Red Brass 85% Properties

Physical
Property Imperial Metric
Density 0.316 lb/in³ 8.75 g/cm³
Mechanical
Property Imperial Metric
Rockwell B Hardness 48 48
Tensile strength 39000-105000 psi 269-724 MPa
Yield strength 10000-70000 psi 69-434 MPa
Fracture strain 55% 55%
Machinability 30 30
Elastic modulus 17000 ksi 117 GPa
Izod Impact 16969 ksi 117 GPa
Poisson's ratio 0.34 0.34
Thermal
Property Imperial Metric
Thermal expansion coefficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) 10.4 µin/in°F 18.7 µm/m°C
Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F) 92.0 BTU in/hr ft² °F 159.2 W/mK