Brass Properties

[patholahan]

What is a typical high temperature limit for a brass (naval or yellow) fastener?

 

[metengr]

As a rough guide, I can tell you that for boiler and pressure vessel service, the maximum service temperature for copper and copper alloy tubing, and fittings is 400 deg F.

 

[EdStainless]

Up to 300F the stress rating is the same as for room temp.
Going from 300 to 350 the reduction is 50%.
From 350 to 400 the allowed stress drops to about 20% of the RT values.
For any temp above 300F they warn that creep will be a factor.

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[patholahan]

Who says that above 300F creep is a factor? Where can I find documentation that specifies these parameters?

 

[EdStainless]

I was also looking in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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[patholahan]

Thanks much!