Brass Composition Analysis for Brass Fittings
Created at : Sep 9, 2020

BRASS COMPOSITION

Products provided by Fluid System Connectors Division are manufactured from several brass alloys.

These alloys comply with the requirements of ASTM as applicable for each specified alloy.

SAE/UNS alloy Lead Copper Zinc Iron Other

CA345/C34500 1.5 – 2.5% 62.0 – 65.0% remainder .15% max .4% max

CA360/C36000 2.5 – 3.0 % 60.0 – 63.0% remainder .35% max .5% max

CA377/C37700 1.5 – 2.5% 58.0 – 61.0% remainder .30% max ------------

C27450 0.25% max 60.0 – 65.0% remainder .35% max .5% max Alloys used for Parker Brass Fittings Straight Bodies barstock

CA360 or CA345 Shaped Bodies extruded barstock CA360 Shaped Bodies forged

CA377 Nuts barstock CA360 Nuts forged

CA377 Lead Free C27450 SAE/UNS alloy ASTM Specification

CA345/C34500 ASTM B453 CA360/C36000 ASTM B16

CA377/C37700 ASTM B124