Yellow Brass


Application & Characteristics
Similar applications to Cartridge Brass.

Chemical Composition (%)
Cu 67; Zn 33

Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F)	1660 – 1710
Density (lbs/in³) 68F	0.306
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6)	11.3 (68-572F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F	38.4

Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	47
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	15
Elongation ( % )	62
Hardness	F64(Rockwell)

Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	74
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	60
Elongation ( % )	8
Hardness	B82(Rockwell)