C46400 / CW712R
C46400
CW712R
General
C46400, ALSO KNOWN AS CW712R IN THE EN DESIGNATION, IS A LEAD-FREE NAVAL BRASS PRIMARILY USED FOR WROUGHT PRODUCTS. IT OFFERS GOOD STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY, WITH THE ADDITION OF TIN ENHANCING ITS RESISTANCE TO CORROSION AND DEZINCIFICATION. THIS MAKES C46400 WELL-SUITED FOR SALTWATER ENVIRONMENTS. THE ALLOY ALSO DELIVERS STRONG PERFORMANCE AGAINST WEAR, FATIGUE, GALLING, AND STRESS CORROSION CRACKING (SCC), MAKING IT A DURABLE CHOICE WITH RELIABLE OVERALL STRENGTH.
Uses
NAVAL HARDWEAR, PROPELLER SHAFTS, MISSILE COMPONENTS, PLUMBING HARDWEAR, PRESSURE VESSELS.
Heat Treatment & Condition
CONDITION A
Chemical Analysis
Cu
·
59.0/62.0
Fe
·
0.10 MAX
Pb
·
0.20 MAX
Sn
·
0.5/1.00 MAX
| Cu | Fe | Pb | Sn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59.0/62.0 | 0.10 MAX | 0.20 MAX | 0.5/1.00 MAX |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
TEN. STRENTH
379-607 MPa
YEILD STRENGHT
172-455 MPa
ELONG.
50%
SHEAR MODULUS
39 GPa
| TEN. STRENTH | YEILD STRENGHT | ELONG. | SHEAR MODULUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 379-607 MPa | 172-455 MPa | 50% | 39 GPa |