Naval Brass Copper Alloy

Property	Value
Density	0.304 lb/in³ (8.41 g/cm³)
Melting Range	1,630-1,650°F (888-899°C)
Hot Working Range	1,202-1,500°F (650-816°C)
Specific Heat	0.090 Btu/lb/°F @ 68°F (0.377 J/g/°C @ 20°C)
Magnetic Permeability	<1.01
Thermal Conductivity	67 Btu/ft²/ft·h·°F @ 68°F (116 W/m·K @ 20°C)
Electrical Resistivity	2.61 μΩ·in
Electrical Conductivity	26% IACS @ 68°F (20°C)
Thermal Expansion Coefficient	11.8 × 10⁻⁶ in/in/°F (68-572°F)
Modulus of Elasticity	15,000 ksi (103 GPa)
Modulus of Rigidity	5,660 ksi (39 GPa)
Poisson's Ratio	0.34

Common applications for Naval Brass Copper Alloy (CDA 464) include:

Marine Hardware: Components such as cleats, fittings, and fasteners.
Shipbuilding: Used in the construction of vessels, especially in areas exposed to seawater.
Piping Systems: Suitable for seawater piping and plumbing.
Valves and Pumps: Components that require corrosion resistance in marine environments.
Electrical Connectors: Used in marine electrical systems due to good conductivity.
Heat Exchangers: Applications where efficient heat transfer and corrosion resistance are critical.
Propeller Shafts: Offers strength and resistance to seawater corrosion in propulsion systems.

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Property	Characteristic
Capacity for Cold Working	Fair
Capacity for Hot Forming	Excellent
Machinability (Free Cutting Brass = 100)	30
Soldering	Excellent
Brazing	Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding	Good
Gas Shielded Arc Welding	Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding	Not Recommended
Resistance Welding - Spot	Good
Resistance Welding - Seam	Fair
Resistance Welding - Butt	Good