C34500 High Leaded Brass
You can order C34500 high leaded brass from Diversified Bronze. This alloy has very high machinability because it has higher amounts of lead. In addition, it resists corrosion well and has high strength.
C34500 is used in the industrial and plumbing industries. Some common applications include:
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Bicycle Spoke Nipples
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Clock Parts
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Hose Fittings
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Lock Parts
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Plumbing Valve Components
- C34500 High Leaded Brass Watch
Diversified Bronze has solid and cored bronze bars in 144" lengths. Other lengths and non-standard sizes are available.
Technical Details
C34500 is made up of 62.0-65% copper, 32.5-36.5% zinc, and 1.50-2.50% lead. The best welding techniques include:
- Brazing
- Butt
- Soldering
C34500 High Leaded Brass Properties
| Physical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.303 lb/in³ | 8.39 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
| Rockwell B Hardness | 66 | 66 |
| Tensile strength | 50000 psi | 372 MPa |
| Yield strength | 34000 psi | 234 MPa |
| Fracture strain | 35% | 35% |
| Machinability | 90 | 90 |
| Elastic modulus | 15000 ksi | 103.4 GPa |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Thermal | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
| Thermal expansion coefficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) | 11.6 µin/in°F | 20.9 µm/m°C |
| Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F) | 67 BTU in/hr ft² °F | 120 W/mK |