Brass, Copper & Bronze

About brass, copper & bronze

Copper alloys, encompassing brass, bronze, and pure copper, are widely utilized in applications requiring good electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and machinability. This category includes bar, sheet, tube, and bushing stock. Bar stock is available in various profiles such as round, square, hex, and flat, commonly in alloys like C360 (free-machining brass), C110 (electrolytic tough pitch copper), and C954 (aluminum bronze). Sheet and plate are offered in gauges from thin foil to heavy plate, with alloys like C260 (cartridge brass) and C110 being prevalent for their formability and conductivity. Tube stock, both seamless and welded, is specified by outside diameter, wall thickness, and length, with common applications including plumbing (e.g., C122, DHP copper) and heat exchangers. Bushing stock, often in continuous cast bronze alloys such as C932 (bearing bronze) or C954, is selected for its wear resistance and low friction properties in bearing applications. Material temper, such as annealed (O61) or half-hard (H02), significantly influences mechanical properties and formability. Dimensions are typically specified in imperial or metric units, with tolerances adhering to standards like ASTM B16, B42, or B152 depending on the product form and alloy.