80-20 low brass wire mesh (C240 brass wire mesh) is one of the lesser used brass alloys in the industrial wire cloth world. As its common industry name suggests, 80-20 low brass is comprised of 80% copper and 20% zinc, with small additions of lead (0.025%) and iron (0.025%). When compared to copper wire cloth, C240 brass wire cloth possesses much better abrasion resistance, hardness, and tensile strength; it also exhibits improved corrosion resistance and lower electrical conductivity. As a higher zinc content results in a stronger, more ductile brass material, 80-20 low brass is weaker and less ductile than 70-30 cartridge brass, 65-35 yellow brass, and 60-40 muntz brass. In comparison to phosphor bronzes, C240 brass is a softer material.
Detailed Specifications
Chemical Composition(%)
Cu
Pb
Fe
Zn
78.5-81.5
0-0.05
0-0.05
Balance
Weaving type:plain,twill
Mesh count:1 to 200 mesh
Features
Some characteristics of 80-20 low brass wire cloth which dictate its use are:
One of the lesser used brass wire cloth alloys ( H65 brass being the most used).
Non-magnetic in all forms.
Golden yellow in color.
Withstands outdoor exposure without rusting.
Corrodes when exposed to ammonia and other salts.
Good thermal and electrical conductivity.
Antimicrobial.
Can be cut, formed, and welded.
Applications
80-20 brass wire cloth is principally used in liquid filtration and particle separation, air silencing, and decorative applications. Additional industries and applications which commonly use C240 brass wire cloth include:
Aerospace
Architectural
Artistic
Chemical
Fireplace Screens
Infill Panels
Marine Settings
Oil Strainers
Plumbing Screen
Power Plants
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