385 Brass Product Guide
Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data
Overview
Along with 380, this alloy is also known as "architectural bronze". That is a bit of a misnomer though, as this is brass, not bronze. It polishes up to a great finish, resists corrosion in non-marine environments well, and it also machines comparably well to 360. Additionally, it is rated excellent for hot working, but poor for cold forming. 385 is easy to braze and solder, but it should not be welded. It is typically used in architectural applications and ornamental hardware.
Common Trade Names
UNS C38500, CDA 385, C385, ISO CuZn39Pb3, British Free Machining Brass
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
Purchase 385 T-Bar | 385 Angle | 385 Channel | 385 Rectangle Bar | 385 Rectangle Tube | 385 Round Bar | 385 Square Bar | Decorative Fittings
Applications
- Architecture
Specifications
ASTM |
|---|
| B455 |
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Density | Ultimate Tensile Strength | Yield Tensile Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.306 lb/in3 | 60,200 psi | 20,300 psi |
| Metric | 8.47 g/cc | 415 MPa | 140 MPa |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Modulus of Elasticity | Shear Modulus | Shear Strength | Melting Point | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 14,100 ksi | 5,370 ksi | 34,800 psi | 1,610-1,630 F |
| Metric | 97 GPa | 37 GPa | 240 MPa | 875-890 C |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Electrical Conductivity | Hardness Rockwell | Elongation at break percentage | Poissons Ratio | Machinability Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28% IACS | B65 | 30 | 0.31 | 90 |
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Chemistry Information
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|
Element |
Percentage |
| Cu | 55 - 59 |
| Zn | 36.7 - 42.5 |
| Pb | 2.5 - 3.5 |
| Fe | 0 - 0.35 |
| Residual | 0 - 0.5 |
