Naval Brass flanges combining the strength of brass with added corrosion resistance, used in marine hardware and piping components exposed to seawater.
Grades & Standards
Available grades and the manufacturing standards commonly applied to naval brass flanges.
Standards Explained
Technical Data
Naval Brass (C46400) is a 60/40 alpha-beta brass with a tin addition for seawater corrosion resistance.
Chemical Composition (% by weight)
| Grade | UNS No. | Cu | Sn | Pb (max) | Fe (max) | Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Brass | C46400 | 59.0 – 62.0 | 0.50 – 1.0 | 0.20 | 0.10 | Remainder |
Composition per ASTM B21 / ASTM B111. Mill test certificates issued per EN 10204 3.1 on request.
Mechanical Properties — Naval Brass (C46400), Wrought
| Property | Annealed | Half-Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 380 MPa | 470 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 170 MPa | 310 MPa |
| Elongation | 45% | 20% |
| Density | 8.41 g/cm³ | 8.41 g/cm³ |
Typical values; exact temper/casting method confirmed at enquiry stage.
Dimensions
Outside diameter, thickness, hub diameter & bolt circle for threaded cast copper alloy flanges, per ASME B16.24, Class 150. Class 300 available on request.
| NPS | Flange OD (in) | Thickness T (in) | Hub Dia. (in) | Bolt Circle (in) | No. of Bolts | Bolt Dia. (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 3-1/2 | 5/16 | 1-3/16 | 2-3/8 | 4 | 1/2 |
| 3/4" | 3-7/8 | 11/32 | 1-1/4 | 2-3/4 | 4 | 1/2 |
| 1" | 4-1/4 | 3/8 | 1-15/16 | 3-1/8 | 4 | 1/2 |
| 1-1/2" | 5 | 7/16 | 2-9/16 | 3-7/8 | 4 | 1/2 |
| 2" | 6 | 1/2 | 3-1/16 | 4-3/4 | 4 | 3/4 |
| 3" | 7-1/2 | 5/8 | 4-1/4 | 6 | 4 | 3/4 |
| 4" | 9 | 11/16 | 5-5/16 | 7-1/2 | 8 | 3/4 |
| 6" | 11 | 13/16 | 7-9/16 | 9-1/2 | 8 | 3/4 |
| 8" | 13-1/2 | 15/16 | 9-11/16 | 11-3/4 | 8 | 3/4 |
Dimensions per ASME B16.24, Class 150 threaded cast copper alloy flanges (bolt circle & bolting dimensions are shared with ASME B16.5 steel flanges for joint compatibility). Class 300 dimensions available on request.
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