It possesses excellent capacity for hot working and adapts well for hot forging and pressing. This naval brass also lends itself to drawing, forming, bending and heading. It is readily soldered, brazed and welded. Typical applications include nuts, bolts, rivets, valve stems, pump shafts and marine hardware. Conforms to specification ASTM B21 for rod and bar and ASTM B171 for plate.
Material is available cut to any length.