UNS C27000 vs UNS C23000

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

UNS C27000 and UNS C23000 are both brass grades. Both fall under the Brass Alloys category. UNS C27000 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States, while UNS C23000 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, UNS C27000 vs UNS C23000 is a 75.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With UNS C27000:
UNS C68700 UNS C26000 UNS C46400 UNS C21000 UNS C36000 UNS C28000
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property UNS C27000 UNS C23000
Standard UNS UNS
Category Brass Alloys Brass Alloys
Cu (%) 63.00-68.50 84.00-86.00
Pb (%) 0-0.09 0-0.05
Fe (%) 0-0.07 0-0.05
Zn (%) balance balance
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property UNS C27000 UNS C23000
Yield Strength ~180-230 MPa (H02 half-hard) ~70 MPa (O60 annealed)
Tensile Strength ~400-450 MPa (H02 half-hard) ~240 MPa (O60 annealed)
Elongation ~25-45% (H02 half-hard) ~25% (O60 annealed)
Note Yellow brass, values for H02 half-hard temper Red brass, values for O60 soft annealed condition
Can UNS C27000 Be Substituted With UNS C23000?
UNS C27000 and UNS C23000 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between UNS C27000 and UNS C23000?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can UNS C27000 be substituted with UNS C23000?
UNS C27000 and UNS C23000 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.