SM1085

Part: C23000 (CuZn15) — Aurubis

Type: Red Brass Alloy

Description: Red Brass with a nominal composition of 85% copper and 15% zinc, offering excellent resistance to stress-corrosion cracking and dezincification, combined with good strength and ductility, widely used for deep-drawn articles.

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

• Melting point: 1027 °C

Key Specs:

• Composition: Cu 84.0-86.0%, Zn rem., Fe 0.05 max, Pb 0.05 max
• Density: 8.75 g/cm³
• Electrical conductivity: 22 MS/m (37 %IACS) at 20°C (soft condition)
• Thermal conductivity: 159 W/mK at 20°C
• Modulus of elasticity: 117 GPa
• Tensile strength (Soft temper): 269-324 MPa
• Yield strength (Soft temper): 90 MPa
• Elongation (Soft temper): 45 %

Features:

• Excellent resistance to stress-corrosion cracking
• Excellent resistance to dezincification
• Good strength and ductility
• Excellent cold formability
• Excellent soldering properties
• Good gas shielded arc welding
• Good butt welding

Applications:

• Architectural metal-work
• Weather-strip, ornamental trim
• Electrical sockets and screw shells
• Eyelets and fasteners
• Pen and pencil caps and barrels
• Fire extinguisher tanks
• Cosmetic containers and rouge boxes
• Name plates