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What Is H62 Brass?

Jan 09, 2026

What is H62 brass?

H62 environmentally friendly brass strip is a brass alloy material with copper and zinc as the main components. The copper content is 60.5%~63.5%, with zinc as the balance, iron ≤0.15%, and lead ≤0.08%, conforming to GB/T 2059-2000 standard. This material has good mechanical properties, excellent plasticity in the hot state (650~850℃), and can be deeply drawn in the cold state. It also has good machinability, weldability, and resistance to general corrosion. Its physical states include soft, semi-hard, hard, and O-state.

 

What is the composition of H62 Brass?

composition of h62 brass

H62 brass is what's called an alpha-beta brass. The brass is made up of 62% copper and 38% zinc. The "H" means brass in Chinese nomenclature, and you can see that the number 62 represents the amount of copper in the metal. This blend is pure magic because it provides a good balance between strength and ductility. This is what makes H62 perfect for a wide variety of industrial applications.

There may be small amounts of lead or iron or other elements in here as well to enhance certain properties or improve machinability.

 

What are the Chemical and Mechanical Properties of H62 Brass?

The best feature of H62 is its mechanical properties. It offers high tensile strength and good plasticity in both hot and cold conditions. The alloy's corrosion resistance makes it suitable for outdoor and industrial environments. Additionally, H62 brass is easy to machine, weld, and solder, which simplifies manufacturing processes.

 

Applications of H62 Brass

H62 is used to make all kinds of stuff. People use it to make brass tile trims, profiles, plumbing fittings, electrical connectors, and decorative hardware of all types. In the construction industry, people like to use H62 because it's strong and doesn't corrode outside. That makes it useful for architectural fittings and trims. In the electrical industry, they use it for terminals and connectors because of its good conductivity.

 

What are the Advantages of Using H62 Brass?

H62 brass offers several advantages, including high corrosion resistance, excellent machinability, and good wear resistance. It's cost-effective for many applications. It holds up a long time mechanically so it'll do what you need it to. H62 is a good, adaptable alloy, because it's one of those brass alloys that works well. It's a great all-around option, so use it.

 

How Does H62 Brass Compare to Other Brass Alloys?

H62 offers a great balance of strength and ductility in your brass. Why would you choose H70 over H62? It's going to be more ductile. It's going to be easier to cold work. On the other hand, if you pick H59, you'll get a stronger brass, but it won't have the ductility that H62 does. H62 brass is in the middle. It gives you a great combination of strength and workability. That's why it's such a good all-around brass for most of us.

 

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