Brass Sheet Metal 12" x 12" Square

Sheet brass is the stock jewelers saw, pierce, hammer, and cold form into components at the bench, then solder up. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and each sheet here is supplied as a single 12" × 12" square. Our standard sheet is made of 260 alloy brass, also known as Yellow Brass, which contains 68–70% copper with the balance zinc. This alloy is excellent for soldering (hard and soft) and ideal for hammer work and cold forming.

We also carry 230 alloy brass, also called NuGold or Red Brass, with 85–88% copper and the balance zinc. Because of the higher copper content, NuGold has a warmer, reddish color, often compared to 14K gold alloy. It is equally well suited for soldering and hammer work.

Red Brass (NuGold) is also available in 6" × 6" sheets (see part 143.372).

Features

• 260 alloy (Yellow Brass): 68–70% copper, balance zinc, excellent for hard and soft soldering, hammer work and cold forming
• 230 alloy (NuGold / Red Brass): 85–88% copper, balance zinc, with a warm reddish tone comparable to 14K gold alloy
• Six gauges from 16 ga (1.30 mm) through 26 ga (0.40 mm)
• One side protected with a removable plastic coating to reduce shipping scratches
• Straight from the mill, not polished or finished
• Natural surface discolorations may be present and can be polished away

Available Options

Notes

Our vendor assures us that this brass does not contain lead. However, because many brass products on the market do contain lead, a California Prop 65 warning is included for compliance purposes.