Brass 280 Plate 3/8" thick Retail Price

About 280|Muntz metal (60% copper, 40% zinc). A duplex alpha-beta brass that’s strong, hard, and corrosion resistant in marine environments. The high zinc content makes it one of the cheapest brasses. Machines reasonably in the beta phase but isn’t free-cutting. Used for architectural panels, condenser tubes, and large hot-forged parts. Compare to 464 naval brass (tin added for better seawater resistance) and C360 (leaded for free-machining).

About Plate|Thick flat stock, generally 3/16" and up, used for machined base plates, fixture plates, wear surfaces, and structural fabrication. Heavier grades get milled, drilled, and tapped directly.