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:

  • Bronze Door Frames
  • Bronze Hinges
  • Bronze Extruded Shapes
  • Bronze Thresholds
  • Bronze Window Frames

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:

  • Brazing
  • Soldering
  • Butt
  • Oxyacetylene
  • Spot

C38000 Architectural Alloy Properties

Physical
Property Imperial Metric
Density 0.303 lb/in³ 8.40 g/cm³
Mechanical
Property Imperial Metric
Rockwell B Hardness 130 130
Tensile strength 69000-66400 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 260 µm/m°C
Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F) 784 BTU in/hr ft² °F 113 W/mK