MATERIALBrass C46400 / CW712RBrass
BRASSC46400 (Naval Brass)
MATERIAL DATASHEET
Brass – Naval (C46400 / CW712R)
Naval brass with ~1% Sn for superior seawater and dezincification resistance; good strength and hot formability for marine hardware.
Standards & designations
| Designation | Reference |
|---|---|
| UNS | C46400 (Naval Brass) |
| EN | CW712R (CuZn36Sn1Pb) / CZ112 |
| ASTM | B21/B21M (rod, bar & shapes) |
| ASME/SAE | SB171; SAE J461/J463 |
Mechanical & physical properties
| Property | Value / condition |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength Rm | ≈ 380–600 MPa |
| Yield strength Rp0.2 | ≈ 170–450 MPa (temper dependent) |
| Elongation A | ≈ 20–50 % (temper dependent) |
| Hardness HB | ≈ 80–100 (typical) |
| Density | ≈ 8.41 g/cm³ |
| Young’s modulus E | ≈ 117 GPa |
| Thermal conductivity | ≈ 116 W/m·K |
Chemical composition
Weight %
| Element | Cu | Sn | Zn | Pb | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 59.0 | 0.50 | bal. | — | — |
| Max | 62.0 | 1.00 | bal. | 0.20 | 0.10 |
The information in this datasheet is provided for guidance only. Intermec AS does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the data. Users must verify suitability for their specific applications.