BRASS

We stock ASTM B36 brass, which offers the highest ductility of any yellow brass product. It is highly resistant to weathering and is ideal for use in corrosive environments. Brass is composed of copper and zinc; the proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to create a range of brasses with varying properties. Mead Metals, Inc. offers a variety of brass products in sizes and quantities to meet the needs of any project.

Typical Yield for Minimum Lot Charge: 5-7 lbs
Proudly Sourced From: The United States

Introduction

BRASS VALUE-ADD SERVICES

In addition to being brass suppliers, Mead Metals can also perform a number of additional services to add value to your product. Brass sheets and other brass products can be:

Edge-rolled
Precision slit
Sheared
Cut-to-length

Our value-added services are performed in-house, saving you time and money when your materials arrive in a state that matches your design needs.

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Product Specification

BRass Product Specifications

Brass is widely used and can be found in a number of applications, including electrical components, appliance parts, fasteners, connectors, and ammunition components. We inventory alloy 260 brass sheets and other brass products in thicknesses from 0.005 to 0.187, and in annealed, quarter-hard, half-hard, and full-hard tempers. Other tempers and alloys are available as well.

Brass Physical & Chemical Properties

Brass Physical Specifications
Alloy 260
ASTM B36
UNS Number C26000
Temper	Annealed	H01	H02	H03	H04	H06	H08	H010
Temper	Annealed	Quarter Hard	Half Hard	3/4 Hard	Hard Temper	Extra Hard	Spring Temper	Extra Spring
Tensile Strength	N/A	49-59	57-67	64-74	71-81	83-92	91-100	95-104
*Rockwell B - Scale	N/A	40-65	60-77	72-82	79-86	85-91	89-93	91-95
*Superficial 30T	25-38	43-60	56-68	65-72	70-74	74-77	76-78	77-79
*Rockwell F - Scale	65-76
Grain Size OS035	.025-.050
*For Reference Only

Brass Chemical Composition
ASTM B36
UNS Number	C21000	C23000	C26000
Alloy	210	230	260
Iron, max	0.05	.05	0.05
Lead, max	0.05	.05	0.07
Copper	94.0-96.0	84-86	68.5-71.5
Zinc	remainder

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Ordering

Minimum Order Quantities

Our Minimum Order Quantities enable us to suit metal product orders of all sizes. Every metal product we provide has its own MOQ, and for brass, our MOQ is 5-7 lbs. While we can, and will, support orders for quantities smaller than this, the minimum lot charge will remain the same for any quantities ordered at, or below, a metal’s MOQ. Additional variables apply depending on material thickness, width, and additional processing.

Production Process

Starts from 70% copper and 30% zinc

Copper and zinc are melted together

Brass is cooled and hardened

Pros/Cons

Pros:

Easily formable
Heat conducive
Resistant to saltwater corrosion

Cons:

Appearance varies on the amount of oxygen exposure during the melting
Experiences age-related discoloration

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Applications

Plumbing

Brass has a low melting point making it more malleable than steel or iron. It tolerates bending, shaping, and molding better than other metals. This makes it easier to cast into fittings of different sizes and shapes for plumbing.

Decor

Beyond its antimicrobial properties, Brass's aesthetic value makes it a popular choice for decorative applications. Its coloring can range from light gold and silver all the way to almost red.

Mechanical

Residential dishwasher fittings and lamp fittings are commonly made of Brass, as they are both visually appealing and bacteria resistant. From shell casings for an M-16 assault rifle to everyday use bearings and gears, Brass is widely used for mechanical applications. Tools made of Brass are known to have extended life and a reduced need for sharpening.

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Stock Items

COMMONLY STOCKED BRass

Mead Metals stocks alloy 260 and ASTM B36 brass products in gauges from 0.005 up to 0.187. We offer annealed, quarter hard, half-hard, 3/4 hard, full-hard, and spring tempers. All our brass products are available in sheet and coil.

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