Related Material — 58.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNS C68700 and UNS C26000 are both brass grades.
Both fall under the Brass Alloys category.
UNS C68700 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States, while UNS C26000 is defined under Unified Numbering System (UNS), originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, UNS C68700 vs UNS C26000 is a 66.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 41.7%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 58.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
UNS C68700
UNS C26000
Yield Strength
~200-250 MPa (O61 annealed)
~170-220 MPa (H02 half-hard)
Tensile Strength
~350-390 MPa (O61 annealed)
~350-390 MPa (H02 half-hard)
Elongation
~20-30% (O61 annealed)
~35-55% (H02 half-hard)
Note
Aluminium brass (condenser tube alloy), values for O61 annealed condition
Cartridge brass, values for H02 half-hard temper
Key Differences
UNS C68700 specifies Al, As which are not specified for UNS C26000.
Can UNS C68700 Be Substituted With UNS C26000?
UNS C68700 and UNS C26000 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.
What is the difference between UNS C68700 and UNS C26000?
UNS C68700 specifies Al, As which are not specified for UNS C26000.
Can UNS C68700 be substituted with UNS C26000?
UNS C68700 and UNS C26000 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.