Leaded Brass Rod Alloys
C38500 (Alloy C385) Brass Supplier
Wieland is your brass rod manufacturer and supplier of C38500 (alloy C385) leaded brass, commonly known as Architectural Bronze. Our C38500 is a domestically-manufactured leaded brass that brings American-made product quality and consistent, reliable, on-time delivery to your brass supply chain.
C38500 brass from Wieland is available in shapes including round, hex, square, octagon, and rectangular bars. All shapes meet ASTM B455 standards/requirements. Like all Wieland alloys, C38500 is 100% recyclable and highly sustainable.
C38500 leaded brass is highly workable and an excellent alloy for a wide range of applications that include hot forging and pressing, hot forming and bending, soldering, and various machining processes. This alloy can be cut, drilled, and milled easily, making it cost-effective to manufacture into intricate parts. Applications range from architectural forgings and extrusions for door frames and storefronts to commercial hardware, fittings, and locks.
With its combination of excellent machinability (rated at 90), corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and aesthetic appeal, brass alloy C385 is versatile and a great choice for applications that call for both functional and visually appealing solutions. This includes a wide range of architectural design items as well as industrial components. Though classified as brass, alloy C385 yields a luxurious “bronze” finish – a distinct golden-to-reddish hue that patinas beautifully, making it an architectural design industry standard.
Common names for this alloy: Architectural Bronze, Alloy 3850, Alloy C385, C385 Brass, and UNS C38500.
C38500 (Alloy C385)
Application: Machining, Hot Forging, Hot Forming and Bending, Soldering
ASTM: B455
Lengths: 10 to 16 feet
Bundle Weights: 1,000 – 4,000 lbs
C38500 (Alloy C385) brass is used in many typical applications:
- Architectural Building: Architectural forging, storefronts, facade cladding, handrails
- Commercial Hardware: Fittings, lock bodies, hinges, drawer pulls, decorative handles
- Industrial Goods: Precision-machined mechanical components, wheeled racks, gauges
- Fluid Control: Valve bodies, valve seats, valve stems, valve trim
- Consumer Goods: Lamps, lighting fixtures, picture frames, furniture components
For Complete Data and Quality Details, Download the C38500 Leaded Brass Rod Spec Sheet Today
Chemistry Composition
| Cu | Pb | Fe | Zn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55-59% | 2.5-3.5% | 0.35% | 0.35% Max |
Sizes/Shapes
| Shape | Diameter (inch) | |
|---|---|---|
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Round | 0.250″ – 4.50″ |
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Hex / Hex RC | 0.250″ – 2.50″ |
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Square | 0.250″ – 2.00″ |
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Shapes | Cross section up to 2.50″ |
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Octagon | 0.250″ – 2.50″ |
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Rectangle | 0.250″ – 2.50″ |
Diameter/Tolerances
| Diameter | Round | Hexagonal, Octagonal |
|---|---|---|
| >0.150″-0.500″ | 0.0015″ | 0.003″ |
| >0.500″-1.000″ | 0.002″ | 0.004″ |
| >1.000″-2.000″ | 0.0025″ | 0.005″ |
| >2.000″ | 0.15% | 0.30% |
Minimal Mechanical Properties
| Diameter (inch) | Tensile (ksi) | Yield (ksi) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| >0.250″-0.500″ | 63 | 28 | 10 |
| >0.500-1.000″ | 55 | 26 | 12 |
| >1.000″-2.000″ | 48 | 24 | 20 |
| >2.000″ | 45 | 20 | 25 |
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