Product Parameters

Leaded Brasses:

Used for their high machinability and atmospheric corrosion resistance. The machinability of brass is increased by the addition of lead because it acts as a microscopic chip breaker and tool lubricant. The leaded brasses are used for copper base screw machine material. The alloys have excellent machinability, good strength and corrosion resistance. Lead can be added to any brass to increase machinability and provide pressure tightness by sealing the shrinkage pores. There are low, medium and high leaded brasses, with lead contents up to 3.5%. The lead brasses are used for architectural hardware, general purpose screw machine parts, screws, valves, fittings, bearings and specialty fasteners.

Tin Brass:

Used for its increased corrosion resistance and somewhat higher strength than straight brass. This family of alloys is made with zinc contents ranging form 2 to 40% zinc, and 0.2 to 3.0% tin. Tin reduces susceptibility of the high zinc brass to dezincification. Dezincification is the selective leaching of zinc from the brass leaving a porous copper structure.

Chemistry Typical

Leaded Brass

COPPER TIN LEAD IRON ZINC PHOSPHORUS

C35000 60.0-63.0 0.8-2.0 0.15 max Balance

C35300 60.0-63.0 1.5-2.5 0.15 max Balance

Tin Brass

COPPER TIN LEAD IRON ZINC PHOSPHORUS

C42200 86.0-89.0 0.8-1.4 0.05 max 0.05 max Balance 0.35 max

C42500 87.0-90.0 1.5-3.0 0.05 max 0.05 max Balance 0.35 max

Physical Properties

Typical Density:

Leaded Brass: 0.306 lb/in3, 8.47 g/cm3

Tin Brass: 0.317 lb/in3, 8.78 g/cm3

Electrical Conductivity: (% IACS at 68° F 20°C, annealed):

Leaded Brass: 26%

Tin Brass: 28-31 %

Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/hr-ft2-° F

At 68° F: 67 - 75

Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: µin/in-° F 68 - 572 ° F: 10.2 - 11.3

Modulus of Elasticity: KSI

15 - 16 x 103 in tension

What is a Brass Sheet?

Brass sheet is an alloy consisting of 70% copper and 30% zinc. It is also known as yellow brass because of its vibrant gold colour.

Brass sheets have major applications in the architectural and hardware industry. It can be beaten into a thin brass sheet or rolled into a tubular shape. It’s possible to cut brass in different sizes and apply different finishes to each brass plate for a unique touch.

We have a 0.5mm brass sheet that comes in its natural form and a semi-bright finish.

Additionally, we also have the 0.9mm brass sheet and a 1.2mm brass sheet in both natural forms and semi-bright finishes.

We also provide brass sheets with reflective surfaces that are ideal for art installations and interior design. We have them in 1.5mm brass sheet, 2mm brass sheet, 3mm thick brass plate and 5mm brass plate dimensions. They come in a brightly polished or mirror polished format.

Brass sheet can take on many different appearances from distressed, brushed, hammer beaten and soft forms. You can also find different finishing options; mill finish, aged brass, bright, dull, mirror sheet, polished brass sheet and more. 

Our Brass Sheets: Features to Expect

Brass has a lot of features that make it the ideal metal to use in domestic and industrial settings. Whether you are working with a polished brass sheet or a roll of brass, there are certain properties exclusive to the metal that makes them highly sought after.

Colour Variety

Brass sheets typically come in a myriad of colours depending on the levels of zinc and copper in them. They can appear as a reddish-gold metal or have a brighter gold colour to them.

Alternatively, it may appear silver-white or whisper grey. A higher percentage of copper yields a reddish tone while a higher percentage of zinc will produce a more silver hue.

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