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:
- Naval Brass Bolts
- Naval Brass Decorative Fittings
- Naval Brass Lock Pins
- Naval Brass Marine Hardware
- Naval Brass Nuts
- Naval Brass Propeller Shafts
- Naval Brass Rivets
- Naval Brass Turnbuckles
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:
- Brazing
- Butt
- Soldering
- Gas-Shielded Arc
- Oxyacetylene
- Seam
- Spot
C46400 Naval Brass, Uninhibited Alloy Properties
| Physical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.304 lb/in³ | 8.41 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
| Rockwell B Hardness | 55-65 | 55-65 |
| Tensile strength | 50000-80000 psi | 379-607 MPa |
| Yield strength | 24000-66000 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 |