It it possible to anneal it to get e a very soft malleable sheet.
Annealing brass sheet metal.
The metal is heated above its recrystallization temperature maintained at this temperature and then cooled in a controlled environment.
Hello i have a piece of brass sheet cu 60 zn 40 15cm x 8 cm x 4mm thick.
For large pieces gas fired conveyor furnaces are used while car bottom furnaces are more practical for smaller pieces of metal.
How to anneal brass.
During the annealing process the metal is heated to a specific temperature where recrystallization can occur.
Annealing brass is very similar to copper although the temperature should be a little cooler.
What would be the annealling temp.
When the brass starts to show a blackened color then is the time to quench it quickly before.
What you are looking for as you apply the flame of your blow lamp torch onto the part to be annealed is the tell tale colors again.
The inside of the oven must be large enough to allow air to circulate around the piece of metal.