272 Brass Product Guide

Applications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances

Overview

With a mixture of good strength, hardness, formability, and corrosion resistance, 272 brass is mostly used in tubing. This material is rated as excellent for cold working, but poor for hot working. Typically used as fasteners, heat exchangers, pump cylinders, and tubing for other industrial projects.

Common Trade Names

UNS C27200, CDA 272, C272, Yellow Brass

Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase 272 Rectangle Tube | 272 Square Tube | Decorative Fittings

Applications

Heat Exchangers
Pump Cylinders
Tubing


Physical Properties 272
Density	0.293 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength	74 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength	60 ksi
Shear Strength	44 ksi
Shear Modulus	5,800 ksi
Hardness Rockwell \| Brinell	B40.5 \| 75
Elongation at Break Percentage	10%
Modulus of Elasticity	15,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio	0.31
Melting Point	1,600-1,680 °F
Specific Heat	9.2 x 10^-2 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity	804 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity	28% IACS

Chemistry Information
Element	Percentage
Cu	62 - 65
Zn	34.6 - 38
Pb	0 - 0.07
Fe	0 - 0.07
Residual	0 - 0.3