ASTM B36/B36M : 23

Standard Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled Bar

Standard Details

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for brass (copper-zinc alloy) plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar of the following alloys:

Copper Alloy UNS No.	Type of Metal

C21000	Gilding
C22000	Commerical Bronze
C22600	Jewerly Bronze
C23000	Red Brass
C24000	Low Brass
C26000	Cartridge Brass
C26800	Yellow Brass
C27200	…
C28000	Muntz Metal

1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. 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.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method(s) described in this specification.

1.3.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.