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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 |
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