Yellow Brass: C85700
Link to Copper Development Association:
https://alloys.copper.org/alloy/C85700
Brass Die Casting Alloys
- Corrosion resistant, even in salt water applications
- Brass is heat resistant, even in a burning building
- Excellent electrical conductivity
- Brass is pressure-tight up to 300psi
- Easily polished or plated for attractive decorative finishes
- Cost-effective durability

Rheocast Company
Specialists in Brass High
Pressure Die Casting
Typical uses
| Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Hardware | Door Hardware for Prisons | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Ornamental Hardware | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color | |
| Ornamental Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ornamental Hardware | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Ornamental Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Window Hardware | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color | |
| Window Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Window Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Window Hardware | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Window Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Musical Instruments | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color |
| Musical Instruments | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Musical Instruments | Damping Characteristics | Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity | |
| Musical Instruments | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Musical Instruments | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Musical Instruments | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Mechanical Components where Looks are Important | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color |
| Mechanical Components where Looks are Important | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Mechanical Components where Looks are Important | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Mechanical Components where Looks are Important | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Marine | Marine Hardware | Appearance | Appearance |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Marine Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Marine Hardware | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Marine Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Ship Trim | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color | |
| Ship Trim | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ship Trim | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ship Trim | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Ship Trim | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Plumbing | Fittings | Appearance | Pleasing Yellow Color |
| Fittings | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Fittings | Machining Properties | Polishing Characteristics | |
| Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Flanges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Flanges | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Flanges | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Flanges | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |