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    C37700 Forging Brass  
    ASTM B124

    The exceptional hot working characteristics of C37700 makes it the classic alloy for forgings. With outstanding flow characteristics, this alloy can be forged and machined into sophisticated and most complex components. C37700 can also easily be electroplated with various finishes.

    TYPICAL USES FOR C37700 FORGING BRASS 

    • BUILDERS HARDWARE: Door Handles, Decorative Knobs, Furniture Hardware
    • BUILDING: Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals
    • CONSUMER:  Golf Putters, Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks, Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks
    • ELECTRICAL: Covers, Fuse Bodies
    • INDUSTRIAL: Valve Components, Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds

     Click Here to Download C37700 SPEC SHEET

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    CHEMICAL COMPOSITION


    Cu Fe Pb Zn
    Min/Max 58.0 - 61.0 0.3 1.5 - 2.5 Rem
    Nominals 59.5000 - 2.0000 38.0000
    TEMPER

    Product Type Temper Type
    Bar, Forging ASTM B124
    Forgings, Die AMS 4614, ASME SB283, ASTM B283, SAE J461, J4623
    Rod, Forging AMS 4614, ASTM B124
    Shapes, Forging ASTM B124
    MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

    Temper Sect. Size Cold Work Type Min Temp Tensile Strength YS
    0.05% UL
    YS
    0.02% Offset
    YS
    0.005% Offset
    Elong. RH
    B
    RH
    C
    RH
    F
    RH
    30T
    VH
    500
    BH
    500
    BH
    3000
    Shear
    Strgth
    Fatigue
    Strgth
    Izod
    Impact
    Strgth
    - in. % - F ksi ksi ksi ksi % B C F 30T 500 500 3000 ksi ksi ft-lb
    - mm. - - C MPa MPa MPa MPa - - - - - - - - MPa MPa J
    ROD
    M30 1 68 52 20 - - - - - - - - - - - -
    M30 25.4 0 TYP 20 359 138 - - 45 - - 78 - - - - - - 0
    SHAPES
    M30 1 68 52 20 - - - - - - - - - - - -
    M30 25.4 0 TYP 20 359 138 - - 45 - - 78 - - - - - - 0
    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

    Product Property US Customary Metric
    Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 11.5 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) 20.7 ∙ 10 6ֿ per ˚C (20-300 C)
    Density 0.305 lb/in3 @ 68 F 8.44 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
    Electrical Conductivity 27 %IACS @ 68 F 0.158 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
    Electrical Resistivity 38.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F 6.38 microhm-cm @ 20 C
    Melting Point Liquid US 1640 F 893 C
    Melting Point Solid US 1620 F 882 C
    Modulas of Elasticity in Tension 15000 ksi 103400 MPa
    Modulas of Rigidity 5600 ksi 38610 MPa
    Specific Gravity 8.44 8.44
    Specific Heat Capacity 0.09 Btu/lb/˚F @ 68 F 377.1 J/kg ∙ ˚K at 293 K
    Thermal Conductivity 69.0 Btu ∙ ft/(hr ∙ ft2 ∙˚F) @ 68 F 119.4 W/m ∙ ˚K at 20 C
    FABRICATION

    Joining Technique Suitability
    Brazing Good
    Butt Weld Fair
    Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
    Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent
    Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
    Forgeability Rating 100
    Gas Sheilded Arc Welding Not Recommended
    Machinability rating 80
    Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
    Seam Weld Not Recommended
    Soldering Excellent
    Spot Weld Not Recommended
    SPECIFICATIONS

    End Product Specification
    Bar, Forging ASTM B124
    Forgings, Die AMS 4614, ASME SB283, ASTM B283, SAE J461, J4623
    Rod, Forging AMS 4614, ASTM B124
    Shapes, Forging ASTM B124
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