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C89550 Bismuth Brass Casting – Lead-Free Eco Brass C89550 (UNS C89550, Bismuth Brass, Eco Brass) is a lead-free brass casting alloy where bismuth (0.5–1.5%) replaces lead as the machinability-enhancing agent. Bismuth performs the same chip-breaking function as lead in the … Continue reading →

CC491K Brass Casting – LG2 Red Brass EN 1982 CC491K (EN 1982 designation for CuSn5Pb5Zn5-C) is the European standard designation for the LG2 / C83600 red brass / gunmetal casting alloy – the most corrosion-resistant of the commercial brass casting … Continue reading →

CC750S Yellow Brass Casting – CuZn33Pb2-C EN 1982 CC750S (EN 1982 / CuZn33Pb2-C) is the European standard yellow brass casting grade, equivalent to US C85700. It is the highest-volume commercial brass casting alloy in Europe, used for decorative architectural hardware, … Continue reading →

CC752S Yellow Brass Casting – CuZn37Pb2-C EN 1982 CC752S (EN 1982 / CuZn37Pb2-C) is the higher-zinc yellow brass casting grade in the EN 1982 series, with nominally 60% copper and 37% zinc. Equivalent to US C85400, CC752S is used for … Continue reading →

CC753S Brass Casting – CuZn37Pb0.5 EN 1982 CC753S (EN 1982 / CuZn37Pb0.5) is a semi-lead-free yellow brass casting grade with reduced lead content (max 0.50% Pb), positioned between standard leaded yellow brass (CC750S/CC752S, 1–2.5% Pb) and fully lead-free grades (CC212A … Continue reading →

CC754S Brass Casting – CuZn38Al EN 1982 CC754S (EN 1982 / CuZn38Al) is a yellow brass alloy specifically formulated for pressure die casting production, with a small aluminium addition (0.2–0.8%) that improves fluidity, reduces zinc fuming during melting, and enhances … Continue reading →

CC755S High Tensile Brass Casting – CuZn35Mn2Al1 CC755S (EN 1982 / CuZn35Mn2Al1-C) is the European standard designation for high tensile brass (manganese bronze) at the lower strength level, equivalent to US C86200. With tensile strength of 490 MPa, CC755S is … Continue reading →

CC762S DZR Brass Casting – Dezincification Resistant CC762S (EN 1982 / CuZn35Pb2As-C, Dezincification Resistant Brass) is a specially inhibited yellow brass casting alloy where arsenic (0.02–0.10%) is added to completely suppress dezincification in both potable and non-potable water service, stagnant … Continue reading →

CC765S Manganese Brass Casting – CuZn37Mn3Al2 CC765S (EN 1982 / CuZn37Mn3Al2-C) is the European standard designation for manganese bronze / high tensile brass at the 490 MPa strength level, directly equivalent to US C86500 / IS 318 HTB1. It is … Continue reading →

CC766S High Tensile Brass Casting – CuZn37Mn3Al2Fe1 CC766S (EN 1982 / CuZn37Mn3Al2Fe1-C) is the European standard for the highest-strength commercial brass casting alloy, directly equivalent to US C86300. Tensile strength of 620–690 MPa is achieved through very high manganese (2.5–5.0%), … Continue reading →

CC768S Naval Brass Casting – CuZn38Sn1 CC768S (EN 1982 / CuZn38Sn1-C) is the European standard designation for Naval Brass casting, directly equivalent to US C46400. The tin addition (0.5–1.0%) inhibits dezincification in seawater and aggressive water service. CC768S provides tensile … Continue reading →

CC770S Aluminium Brass Casting – CuZn25Al5 CC770S (EN 1982 / CuZn25Al5-C) is an aluminium-bearing brass casting alloy with significant aluminium (4–6%) additions that produce a multi-phase microstructure (alpha + kappa phases) delivering high strength (420 MPa), excellent erosion-corrosion resistance, and … Continue reading →

IS 318 LTB1 Brass Casting – Leaded Tin Brass Grade 1 IS 318 LTB1 (Indian Standard 318, Leaded Tin Brass Grade 1) is the Indian standard designation for red brass / gunmetal casting alloy, directly equivalent to LG2 (UK), C83600 … Continue reading →

C85400 Yellow Brass Casting C85400 (UNS C85400, CDA 854) is a leaded yellow brass casting alloy containing 65–70% copper, 28–32% zinc, and 1.3–2.5% lead. It is widely used as a cost-effective casting brass for decorative hardware, architectural fittings, plumbing trim, … Continue reading →

C85700 Yellow Brass Casting C85700 (UNS C85700, CDA 857, equivalent to EN 1982 CC750S / CuZn33Pb2-C, IS 318 LTB3) is the primary commercial yellow brass casting alloy, combining good castability, high machinability, attractive golden-yellow appearance, and moderate corrosion resistance for … Continue reading →

C85800 Yellow Brass Die Casting C85800 (UNS C85800, CDA 858) is a yellow brass alloy specifically optimised for pressure die casting production, offering excellent die-fill fluidity, low gas evolution, and good surface finish from the die. With approximately 60% copper … Continue reading →

C86200 Manganese Bronze Casting – High Tensile Brass C86200 (UNS C86200, CDA 862, High Tensile Brass, Manganese Bronze) is a high-strength copper-zinc-manganese-aluminium casting alloy with tensile strength of 490–550 MPa – comparable to medium carbon steel and far exceeding standard … Continue reading →

C86300 Manganese Bronze Casting C86300 (UNS C86300, CDA 863, Manganese Bronze, Grade C High Tensile Brass) is the highest-strength commercial brass casting alloy, achieving tensile strengths of 620–690 MPa with yield strengths of 310 MPa. The high manganese (2.5–5.0%) and … Continue reading →

C86400 Leaded Manganese Bronze Casting C86400 (UNS C86400, CDA 864, Leaded Manganese Bronze) is a modified high-tensile brass casting alloy with 0.5–1.5% lead addition to improve machinability versus the unleaded C86200/C86300 grades. With tensile strength of 415 MPa and machinability … Continue reading →

C86500 Manganese Bronze Casting – High Tensile Brass Casting C86500 (UNS C86500, CDA 865, Manganese Bronze / High Tensile Brass, EN CC765S / CuZn37Mn3Al2, IS 318 HTB1) is the most widely used high-tensile brass casting alloy for marine propellers, pump … Continue reading →