What is the Specific Gravity of Brass?

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The specific gravity of brass ranges from 8.0 to 8.6 g/cc, with common variants such as red brass (approximately 15% zinc) having a density of about 8.75 g/cc and yellow brass (approximately 35% zinc) with a density of around 8.47 g/cc. For detailed properties of metals including brass, consulting a materials science textbook is recommended. Additionally, resources like Matweb provide extensive materials properties data, which can be accessed via their search feature.

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Does Anyone know the specific gravity of brass?
 
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Find a materials science textbook. It should have properties of metals, such as brass, which is a common copper alloy.

Google on "Density of Brass".

Google on "Brass products" and find a supplier of brass products.

Use something like 8-8.6 g/cc.
 
The most common brasses are red brass (~15% Zn) with a density of about 8.75 and yellow brass (~35% Zn), with a density of about 8.47 g/cc.

A great resource on materials properties in Matweb . Use the search box in the top right.
 

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