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What ASTM B36 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B36
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 1
Covers brass flat products in alloys such as C26000 (cartridge brass) and C27000 for stamping, drawing and architectural use.
Key requirements
- Temper as ordered
- Tension or hardness by temper
- Grain size for annealed tempers
- Thickness and width tolerances
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B36
Ordering to ASTM B36
- State "ASTM B36" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM B36 cover?
Covers brass flat products in alloys such as C26000 (cartridge brass) and C27000 for stamping, drawing and architectural use.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B36?
On this site: Brass.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B36?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B36 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB36 the same as ASTM B36?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-36). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.