Brass & Copper: Powdered Metal Parts and Components

Brass Metal Components

Brass is used in a variety of component part applications from standard bushings, spacers and bearings, to more complex shaped structural parts, usually where appearance and corrosion resistance are key. Powdered metal brass material is typically available with copper levels ranging from 90% to 70%, and the balance being Zinc.

Copper Applications

Aside form being the main ingredient in both Brass and Bronze material’s; Copper is commonly used for electrical applications, and in areas where high temperature or conductivity is a concern. Copper is also used for infiltration of Iron, Tungsten and other metals.

Standard Brass Specifications

MPIF CZ-1000-10
- Tensile Strength 20,000PSI
- Yield Strength 11,000PSI
- Elongation 10.5% per inch
- Apparent Hardness HRH 70-75
- Recommendations: Gives reddish bronze color and is commonly used for mechanical components and hardware applications.
MPIF CZ-2000-12
- Tensile Strength 30,000PSI
- Yield Strength 13,500PSI
- Elongation 16% per inch
- Apparent Hardness HRH 75-80
- Recommendations: Classic Yellow “brass” color, high strength and hardware components

Standard Copper Specifications

MPIF C-0000-5
- Tensile Strength 23,000PSI
- Yield Strength N/A
- Elongation 20% per inch
- Apparent Hardness HRH 20-25
- Recommendations: N/A