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Brass Wire

(1)80-20 Low Brass CDA 240

CDA 240 has excellent strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. Often used for musical instruments, battery caps, flexible hose, and decorative pieces.

Low Brass Fact Sheet

Composition:       [Cu 80%, Zn 20%]

Specifications:      ASTM B36

Density:           .313 lbs/in³

Tensile Strength:    57 Kpsi*

Elongation:        36%*

Melt:              1830° F

(2)70-30 Cartridge Brass CDA 260

CDA 260 is the most ductile brass displaying superior results when cold worked and has excellent corrosion resistance.It is the most widely used alloy for cold headed products. It has a full-brass yellow color and is often used for fasteners, hinges, radiator cores and tanks, plumbing accessories and aircraft materials.

Cartridge Brass Fact Sheet

Composition:       [Cu 70%, Zn 30%]

Specifications:      ASTM B134

Density:           308 lbs/in³

Tensile Strength:     58 Kpsi*

Elongation:        38%*

Melt :               1750° F

(3) 65-35 Yellow Brass CDA 270

CDA 270 has excellent good corrosion resistance and strength. It has a similar ductility to CDA 260 and is often used for cold-headed parts.

Yellow Brass Fact Sheet

Composition:       [Cu 65%, Zn 35%]

Specifications:      ASTM B134

Density:            .306 lbs/in³

Tensile Strength:     60 Kpsi*

Elongation:         39%*

Melt:              1710° F

Chemical Composition