ASTM B453/B453M-08

Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for rods, bars, wires, and shapes of copper-zinc-lead alloys (leaded-brass) with Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000, C35300, and C35600. The products to which this specification applies is suitable for applications requiring extensive machining before such cold-forming processes as swaging, flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling. Products shall be produced in tempers O60 (soft annealed), H01 (1/4 hard), and H02 (1/2 hard). Products shall be tested to examine their conformance to dimensional (diameter, shape, length, and straightness), mechanical (tensile and yield strength, Rockwell hardness, and elongation), and chemical composition requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-zinc-lead alloy (leaded-brass) rod, bar, wire, and shapes produced from Copper Alloys UNS Nos. C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, and C35600. These alloys have nominal composition given in Table 1.
1.1.1 This product is suitable for applications requiring extensive machining before such cold-forming operations as swaging, flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling.
Note 1—Refer to Appendix X1 for additional applications information.
1.1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes ½ in. [12 mm] and under may be furnished as wire in coils or on reels when requested.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
Note 2—Refer to Specifications B 16/B 16M and B 140/B 140M for copper-zinc-lead (leaded-brass) rod and bar for screw machine applications.  
TABLE 1 Nominal Composition, %   Copper Alloy
UNS No.CopperZinc Lead C3350063.536.00.5 C3400063.535.31.2 C3450063.534.52.0 C3500061.537.11.4 C3530061.536.52.0 C3533061.835.72.5 C3560061.536.02.5

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2005
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.02 - Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B453/B453M-05 - Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM B453/B453M-11 - Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2011
• Referred By: ASTM B250/B250M-19 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F721-18(2022) - Standard Specification for Gauge Piping Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1807-23 - Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps, for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Referred By: ASTM B249/B249M-22 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005
• Referred By: ASTM F1960-23b - Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2005

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Designation: B453/B453M – 08
Standard Specification for
Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and
1
Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B453/B453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
TABLE 1 Nominal Composition, %
1. Scope*
Copper Alloy
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for
Copper Zinc Lead
UNS No.
copper-zinc-leadalloy(leaded-brass)rod,bar,wire,andshapes
C33500 63.5 36.0 0.5
produced from Copper Alloys UNS Nos. C33500, C34000,
C34000 63.5 35.3 1.2
C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, and C35600. These alloys
C34500 63.5 34.5 2.0
C35000 61.5 37.1 1.4
have nominal composition given in Table 1.
C35300 61.5 36.5 2.0
1.1.1 This product is suitable for applications requiring
C35330 61.8 35.7 2.5
extensive machining before such cold-forming operations as
C35600 61.5 36.0 2.5
swaging, flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling.
NOTE 1—RefertoAppendixX1foradditionalapplicationsinformation.
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for
1.1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is fur-
1
Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
nished as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper
be furnished as wire in coils or on reels when requested.
and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materi-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
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als [Metric]
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
terials
with the standard.
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
NOTE 2—Refer to Specifications B16/B16M and B140/B140M for
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Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
copper-zinc-lead (leaded-brass) rod and bar for screw machine applica-
E478 TestMethodsforChemicalAnalysisofCopperAlloys
tions.
3. General Requirements
2. Referenced Documents
2
3.1 The following sections of Specification B249/B249M
2.1 ASTM Standards:
and B250/B250M are a part of this specification:
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar
3.1.1 Terminology,
and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
3.1.4 Sampling,
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for
3.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests,
Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
3.1.6 Specimen Preparation,
Forgings
3.1.7 Test Methods,
3.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits,
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
3.1.9 Inspection,
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings. 3.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing,
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally
3.1.11 Certification,
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as B453/B453M – 05.
3.1.12 Mill Test Report,
DOI: 10.1520/B0453_B0453M-08.
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B453/B453M – 08
3.1.13 Packaging and Package Marking, and
Copper Alloy UNS No. Percent, min
3.1.14 Supplementary Requirements.
C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000 99.6
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to one
C35300, C35330, C35600 99.5
of those referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it
5.3 In the event that heat identification or traceability is
contains additional requirements which supplement those ap-
required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired.
pearing in Specifications B249/B249M and B250/B250M.
NOTE 3—Due to the discontinuous nature of the processing of castings
4. Ordering Information
into wrought product
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B453/B453M–05 Designation: B 453/B 453M – 08
Standard Specification for
Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and
1
Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 453/B 453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-zinc-lead alloy (leaded-brass) rod, bar, wire, and shapes produced
from Copper Alloys UNS Nos. C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, and C35600. These alloys have nominal
composition given in Table 1.
1.1.1 This product is suitable for applications requiring extensive machining before such cold-forming operations as swaging,
flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling.
NOTE 1—Refer to Appendix X1 for additional applications information.
1
1.1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be
furnished as wire in coils or on reels when requested.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-poundSI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within
the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system aremay not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
standard.
NOTE 2—Refer to Specifications B 16/B 16M and B 140/B 140M for copper-zinc-lead (leaded-brass) rod and bar for screw machine applications.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:2.1.1The following documents in the current Book of Standards form a part of this specification to the
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extent referenced herein:
B 16/B 16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar,Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B 140/B 140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Leaded Red(Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B 249/B 249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes,Shapes and
Forgings
B 250/B 250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper/ Alloy Wire
B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric]
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic MaterialsTest Methods for Rockwell
Hardness of Metallic Materials
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 249/B 249M and B 250/B 250M are a part of this specification:
3.1.1 Terminology,
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar,
Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005.2008. Published November 2005.2008. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as
B 453/B 453M – 015.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B 453/B 453M – 08
TABLE 1 Nominal Composition, %
Copper Alloy
Copper Zinc Lead
UNS No.
C33500 63.5 36.0 0.5
C34000 63.5 35.4 1.1
C34000 63.5 35.3 1.2
C34500 63.5 34.5 2.0
C35000 62.0 36.6 1.4
C35000 61.5 37.1 1.4
C35300 62.0 36.0 2.0
C35300 61.5 36.5 2.0
C35600 61.5 36.0 2.5
C35330 61.8 35.7 2.5
C35600 61.5 36.0 2.5
3.1.4 Sampling,
3.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests,
3.1.6 Specimen Preparation,
3.1.7 Test Methods,
3.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits,
3.1.9 Inspection,
3.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing,
3.1.11 Certification,
3.1.12 Mill Test Report,
3.1.13 Packaging
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:B 453/B 453M–05 Designation: B453/B453M – 08
Standard Specification for
Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and
1
Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B453/B453M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-zinc-lead alloy (leaded-brass) rod, bar, wire, and shapes produced
from Copper Alloys UNS Nos. C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, and C35600. These alloys have nominal
composition given in Table 1.
1.1.1 This product is suitable for applications requiring extensive machining before such cold-forming operations as swaging,
flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling.
NOTE 1—Refer to Appendix X1 for additional applications information.
1
1.1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be
furnished as wire in coils or on reels when requested.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-poundSI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within
the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system aremay not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
standard.
NOTE2—Refer to Specifications B 16/B 16M and B 140/B 140MB 16/B 16MB 140/B 140M 2—Refer to Specifications B16/B16M and B140/B140M
for copper-zinc-lead (leaded-brass) rod and bar for screw machine applications.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:2.1.1The following documents in the current Book of Standards form a part of this specification to the
2
extent referenced herein:
B16/B16M Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar,Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines
B140/B140M Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Leaded Red(Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes,Shapes and
Forgings
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper/ Alloy Wire
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric]
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials Test Methods for Rockwell
Hardness of Metallic Materials
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specification B 249/B 249MB 249/B 249M and B 250/B 250MB 250/B 250M The following
sections of Specification B249/B249M and B250/B250M are a part of this specification:
3.1.1 Terminology,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar,
Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2005.2008. Published November 2005.2008. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as B 453/B
453M–01.B453/B453M – 05. DOI: 10.1520/B0453_B0453M-08.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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B453/B453M – 08
TABLE 1 Nominal Composition, %
Copper Alloy
Copper Zinc Lead
UNS No.
C33500 63.5 36.0 0.5
C34000 63.5 35.4 1.1
C34000 63.5 35.3 1.2
C34500 63.5 34.5 2.0
C35000 62.0 36.6 1.4
C35000 61.5 37.1 1.4
C35300 62.0 36.0 2.0
C35300 61.5 36.5 2.0
C35600 61.5 36.0 2.5
C35330 61.8 35.7 2.5
C35600 61.5 36.0 2.5
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
3.1.4 Sampling,
3.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests,
3.1.6 Speci
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