1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper-zinc-lead alloy (leaded-brass) rod, bar, wire, and shapes produced from Copper Alloys UNS Nos. C33500, C34000, C34500, C35000, C35300, C35330, C35350, and C35600. These alloys have nominal composition given in Table 1.
1.1.1 This product is suitable for applications requiring extensive machining before such cold-forming operations as swaging, flaring, severe knurling, or thread rolling. NOTE 1—Refer to Appendix X1 for additional applications information.
1.1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes 1⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be furnished as wire in coils or on reels when requested.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. NOTE 2—Refer to Specifications B16/B16M and B140/B140M for copper-zinc-lead (leaded-brass) rod and bar for screw machine applications.
1.3 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.
ASTM B453/B453M-19 Referenced Document
ASTM B140/B140M Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead (Red Brass or Hardware Bronze) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
ASTM B16/B16M Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines*, 2019-10-01 Update
ASTM B249/B249M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM B250/B250M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire*, 2019-10-01 Update
ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
ASTM E62 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B453/B453M-19 history
2019ASTM B453/B453M-19 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2011ASTM B453/B453M-11(2017) Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2011ASTM B453/B453M-11e1 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy 40;Leaded-Brass41; Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2011ASTM B453/B453M-11 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2008ASTM B453/B453M-08 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2005ASTM B453/B453M-05 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2001ASTM B453/B453M-01 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod, Bar, and Shapes
2017ASTM B453-96 Standard Specification for Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloy (Leaded-Brass) Rod (Withdrawn 2001)