360 Brass - UNS C36000 - AMS 4610

Our topics for the next few weeks will be in the red metals ......alloys of copper. Copper based alloys begin with the letter C followed by 5 digits in their UNS designation. What are Brass Alloys? Good Question. Alloys primarily of copper and zinc are the brasses.
Let's get to our alloy for today, a very common brass used in almost all industries.
360 brass, UNS C36000 is highly machinable due to the approximately 3% lead content. In fact, it is used as the basis of machinability comparison for other copper alloys. 360 brass is rated at 100% on this scale.
Parts can be readily joined by soldering or brazing. (which we mentioned in our previous video, see here)
You can find examples at home in hardware, plumbing fixtures, and fittings. Lead content precludes its use in contact with potable water.
Now for a little chemistry, remember how many of these I have done? No, well go watch previous videos!