Cartridge brass C26000 vs Copper C36000 Free-Cutting Brass
Property comparison of Cartridge brass C26000 and Copper C36000 Free-Cutting Brass, both copper alloy.
| Property | Cartridge brass C26000 | Copper C36000 Free-Cutting Brass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 76 MPa | 124 MPa | +63% |
| Tensile strength | 303 MPa | 338 MPa | +12% |
| Elongation | 66 % | 53 % | -20% |
| Elastic modulus | 105,000 MPa | 117,000 MPa | +11% |
| Shear modulus | 40,000 MPa | 44,000 MPa | +10% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.32 | 0.34 | +6% |
| Density | 8,530 kg/m³ | 8,490 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 120 W/m·K | 115 W/m·K | -4% |
| Specific heat | 385 J/kg·K | 385 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.00002 1/K | 0.000021 1/K | +2% |
| Melting point | 915 °C | 885 °C | -3% |
Difference is Copper C36000 Free-Cutting Brass relative to Cartridge brass C26000. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
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- ASTM
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- C36000
About brass copper alloys
Brass is the copper-zinc alloy family. C26000 (cartridge brass, 70/30) is the standard for deep drawing, ammunition cases, and decorative work. Higher-zinc brasses such as C36000 (free-cutting) are the standard for screw-machine work. Lead-free brass is increasingly required for potable-water service.
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