Brass Sheet and Brass Plate, commonly referred to as 'yellow brass' or 'cartridge brass', are premium copper-zinc alloys crafted for superior strength, high corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments, and excellent machinability. Produced in grades C2600, C2680, and C2801, these brass sheets and plates deliver an ideal balance of durability and aesthetic appeal with their shiny, decorative finish. Brass sheet and plate are widely utilized in luxury interior designs, artistic endeavors, and industrial fabrications due to their ease of cutting, machining, and forming into strips or components. Available in various tempers—from annealed (O) to hard conditions (SH)—with thickness ranging from 0.5mm up to 100mm and widths between 10mm to 3000mm, these products conform to JIS and ASTM standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance for diverse applications requiring excellent elongation, welder compatibility, and electroplating capabilities.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| High Corrosion Resistance | Excellent resistance especially in seawater environments |
| Grades Available | C2600, C2680, C2801 |
| Chemical Composition | Copper 59-71.5%, Zinc remainder, Iron and Lead minimal |
| Tempers | O (annealed), 1/4H, 1/2H, 3/4H, H, EH, SH |
| Thickness Range | 0.5mm to 100mm |
| Width Range | 10mm to 3000mm |
| Standards | JIS and ASTM compliant |
| Machinability | Good machinability and easy to cut into strips |
| Surface Appearance | Shiny and decorative finish ideal for luxury designs and artworks |
| Fabrication Qualities | Good elongation, weldability, processing, and electroplating properties |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Grade C2600 | Cu 68.5-71.5%, Fe <0.05%, Pb <0.05%, Zn remainder |
| Grade C2680 | Cu 64.0-68.0%, Fe <0.05%, Pb <0.05%, Zn remainder |
| Grade C2801 | Cu 59.0-62.0%, Fe <0.10%, Pb <0.01%, Zn remainder |
| Available Tempers | O, 1/4H, 1/2H, 3/4H, H, EH, SH |
| Thickness | 0.5mm to 100mm |
| Width | 10mm to 3000mm |
| Standards | JIS, ASTM |
| Corrosion Resistance | High, including seawater environments |
| Formability | Not ideal for forming but excels in machining and fabrication |
| Finish | Bright, shiny with decorative appeal |
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The differences lie mainly in the copper content and trace elements; C2600 has the highest copper content (68.5-71.5%) for enhanced corrosion resistance, C2680 slightly less copper (64.0-68.0%) with similar low iron and lead, and C2801 has lower copper content (59.0-62.0%) but tighter controls on iron and lead for better machining properties.
Yes, these brass sheets and plates have excellent electroplating compatibility, but standard surface preparation such as cleaning and degreasing is recommended for best adhesion and finish quality.
Yes, brass sheets and plates can be supplied in thicknesses from 0.5mm to 100mm and widths from 10mm to 3000mm. Custom sizes within these ranges are available based on order specifications.
Tempers ranging from annealed (O) to extra hard (EH) influence the hardness, strength, and formability. Annealed temper offers maximum ductility, while harder tempers provide increased tensile strength but reduced formability.
Yes, the high corrosion resistance, particularly to seawater environments, makes these brass sheets and plates well-suited for maritime and marine hardware applications.
Brasses are a very versatile family of alloys. Based on copper-zinc, additional alloying elements can be used to increase strength, improve corrosion resistance (especially with respect to seawater) and to improve machinability. But they do not work well in forming applications.
Brass sheet and brass plate, better known as “yellow brass” or “cartridge brass”, are created by alloying copper and zinc as well. So brass sheet and brass plate exhibit high corrosion resistance, good durability, and high electrical conductivity, along with a shiny, decorative appearance.
For example, due to their elegant appearance, brass sheets are commonly used for interior designs of luxurious places and making artworks.Brass sheet and brass plate are generally very easy to cut into brass strip, machine, and fabricate.
The versatility of brass sheet and plate make them useful materials for a broad range of applications.
Specification
1) Grade: C2600, C2680, C2801
2) Chemical Composition:
a) C2600: Cu >68.5-71.5% Fe <0.05% Pb <0.05% Zn remainder
b) C2680: Cu >64.0-68.0% Fe <0.05% Pb <0.05% Zn remainder
c) C2801: Cu >59.0-62.0% Fe <0.10% Pb <0.01% Zn remainder
3) Temper: O, 1/4H, 1/2H, 3/4H, H, EH, SH
4) Thickness: 0.5mm - 100mm
5) Width: 10mm - 3000mm
6) Standard: JIS, ASTM
Feature
1) Good elongation
2) Extruded wel
3) Processed well
4) Electroplated well
