ASTM B16 / B16M

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for free-cutting brass rod, bar, wire, and shapes of any specified cross section produced from Copper Alloy UNS No. C36000 suitable for high-speed screw machining applications and moderate thread rolling.

1.2 UnitsValues 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.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes, and Forgings
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper-Alloy Wire
B601 Practice for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric]

Index Terms

Copper Alloy UNS No. C36000; free-cutting brass bar; free-cutting brass rod; free-cutting brass wire; screw machine rod; ICS Number Code 77.150.30

Citing ASTM Standards

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