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UNS C26000 vs UNS C46400

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

UNS C26000 and UNS C46400 are both brass grades. Both fall under the Brass Alloys category. UNS C26000 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States, while UNS C46400 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, UNS C26000 vs UNS C46400 is a 60% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 15.7%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With UNS C26000:
UNS C27000 UNS C68700 UNS C21000 UNS C36000 UNS C23000 UNS C28000
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
60%
MECHANICAL MATCH
15.7%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property UNS C26000 UNS C46400
Standard UNS UNS
Category Brass Alloys Brass Alloys
Cu (%) 68.50-71.50 59.00-62.00
Pb (%) 0-0.07 0-0.20
Fe (%) 0-0.05 0-0.10
Zn (%) balance balance
Sn (%) Not specified 0.50-1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property UNS C26000 UNS C46400
Yield Strength ~170-220 MPa (H02 half-hard) ~145-200 MPa (H01/H02)
Tensile Strength ~350-390 MPa (H02 half-hard) ~380-490 MPa (H01/H02)
Elongation ~35-55% (H02 half-hard) ~15-35% (H01/H02)
Note Cartridge brass, values for H02 half-hard temper Naval brass, values for H01/H02 temper
Key Differences
Can UNS C26000 Be Substituted With UNS C46400?
UNS C26000 and UNS C46400 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
UNS C26000
Sheet → (6 listings)
Thickness: 0.8–2 mm (0.03–0.08 in)
Width: 610–610 mm (24.02–24.02 in)
Length: 1220–1220 mm (48.03–48.03 in)
UNS C46400
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 20–40 mm (0.79–1.57 in)
Length: 3000–3000 mm (118.11–118.11 in)
On M-EX Right Now
UNS C26000
6 active listings and RFQs →
UNS C46400
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between UNS C26000 and UNS C46400?
UNS C46400 specifies Sn which is not specified for UNS C26000.
Can UNS C26000 be substituted with UNS C46400?
UNS C26000 and UNS C46400 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.