Brass
360 Brass — Properties & Applications
Free-machining brass — the 100% machinability benchmark.
Density
0.307 lb/in³
Yield Strength
45 ksi
Tensile Strength
58 ksi
Machinability
Excellent
Weldability
Not Recommended
About 360 Brass
Free-machining brass — the 100% machinability rating standard. Ideal for fittings, valves, and precision screw machine parts.
100% Machinability RatingFree MachiningValves & FittingsPrecision Parts
Why Choose 360?
C360 is the machinability benchmark — all other metals are rated against it. The lead content produces short, broken chips and excellent surface finish at high cutting speeds.
Applications
Plumbing fittings, valves, screw machine products, nuts and bolts, connectors, gear blanks, clock and watch parts
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 45 | ksi |
| Tensile Strength | 58 | ksi |
| Elongation | 25 | % |
| Hardness | 78 HRB* | |
| Machinability | Excellent | |
| Weldability | Not Recommended | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good | |
| Formability | Fair | |
| Electrical Conductivity | 26% IACS |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Cu | 60.0–63.0 |
| Zn | Balance |
| Pb | 2.5–3.7 |
| Fe | 0.35 max |
Applicable Specifications
ASTM B16ASTM B124SAE J461UNS C36000
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