Naval Brass C464 (C464)
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Basic Properties
| Alloy Type | |
|---|---|
| Designation | C464 |
| Density | 8.41 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 900-940°C |
Composition
| Element | Percentage |
|---|
Description
Brass alloy with tin addition to improve corrosion resistance, especially dezincification resistance.
| Density | 8.41 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity | 6.4 μΩ·cm |
| Tensile Strength | 379-586 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength | 172-455 MPa |
| Elongation | 17-50% |
| Hardness | 73-140 HB |
| Machinability | Good - machines well with proper speeds and cutting fluids |
| Melting Point | 900-940°C |
|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 109 W/(m·K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 20.0 μm/(m·K) |
| Heat Treatment | Stress relief at 250-300°C, annealing at 425-650°C |
| Heat Treatment | Stress relief at 250-300°C, annealing at 425-650°C |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Resistance | Good - tin addition inhibits dezincification, suitable for marine environments |
Applications
Marine hardware, propeller shafts, valve stems, pump rods, condenser plates
History
Developed for naval applications requiring dezincification resistance.