C46400 Naval Brass Manufacturer & Supplier
Tin-bearing 60/40 brass. The one percent of tin inhibits dezincification in seawater, which is what separates naval brass from ordinary 60/40 — the reason it has held marine fastener and condenser plate duty for a century.
UNS: UNS C46400 / CW712R CuZn38Sn1 | Category: Naval Brass
Size Range
Outer Diameter: Rod 6-100 mm · plate 5-50 mm · sheet 1-10 mm
Chemical Composition (%)
| Cu | Zn | Sn | Pb |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.0-62.0 | balance | 0.50-1.0 | 0.20 max |
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 380-470 MPa
- Yield Strength
- 170-380 MPa
- Elongation
- 25-40%
- Hardness
- 110-150 HV
Applicable Standards
- ASTM B21
- ASTM B171
- EN 12163
- EN 10204 3.1
Applications
- Marine fasteners and studs
- Condenser tube plates
- Propeller shaft sleeves
- Valve stems in seawater duty
- Desalination plant hardware
Industries Served
- Marine & Shipbuilding
- Desalination
- Oil & Gas
- Power & Energy
- Chemical & Petrochemical
- Defence
Equivalent Grades
- CW712R
- CW712R
- CuZn38Sn1
- CuZn38Sn1
- C46400
- C46400
- JIS C4640
- JIS C4640
- Admiralty brass
- Admiralty brass