Short description
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for brass (copper-zinc alloy) plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar of the following alloys: Copper Alloy UNS No. Type of Metal C21000 Gilding C22000 Commerical Bronze C22600 Jewerly Bronze C23000 Red Brass C24000 Low Brass C26000 Cartridge Brass C26800 Yellow Brass C27200 - C28000 Muntz Metal 1.2 Units- The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method(s) described in this specification. 1.3.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.