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C26000 Cartridge Brass
C26000 Cartridge Brass (UNS C26000 / 70/30 Brass): copper engineering material. Density 8530 kg/m³. Yield 110 MPa, ultimate 303 MPa. Elastic modulus 110 GPa.
copper
Specification
- Name
- C26000 Cartridge Brass
- Category
- copper
- Designation
- UNS C26000 / 70/30 Brass
- Applications
- Ammunition cases, Radiator cores, Hardware, Lamp fixtures
- Notes
- 70% Cu, 30% Zn. Excellent cold working. Originally developed for cartridge cases.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 8530 kg/m³ |
| Tensile Strength Yield | 110 MPa |
| Tensile Strength Ultimate | 303 MPa |
| Elastic Modulus | 110 GPa |
| Shear Modulus | 40 GPa |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.38 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 121 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 19.9 µm/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat | 375 J/(kg·K) |
| Melting Point | 915 °C |
| Hardness | Brinell: 65 |