IS 319 brass grade 2 generally used in manufacturing of components , shafts and tools.
IS 319 Grade 2 is commonly known as UNS C36000 or CDA360. Brass IS 319 grade 2 is economical material for tapping, threading, and milling or turning primarily due to presence of 3% Lead in the material.
Chemical composition of brass is 319 grade 2.
Brass mainly consists 60% of copper(maximum 63%) along with other elements such as lead(pb)(2.75%-3.70%),iron(.35% )and remaining percentage zinc.
​Elements | ​Min-Max percentage |
​Copper- Cu | ​60-63% |
​Lead-Pb | ​2.5-3.7% |
​Iron-Fe | 0.35%-Maximum |
​Zinc-Zn | Remaining |
Other impurities | 0.5-max |