CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C
EN 1982
- Architecture
- Ornamental Fixtures
- Building
- Builders Hardware
- Musical Instruments
- Electrical
Typical Uses
Architecture
Ornamental Fixtures
Builders Hardware
Door Hardware for Prisons, Hardware, Dead Bolt Locks, Cases for Dead Bolt Locks
Building
Cooling Equipment, Heating Equipment
Consumer
Musical Instruments
Electrical
Electrical Equipment
CC490K
Chemical Composition
(%max, unless shown as range or min)
|
Cu |
Ni |
P |
Pb |
Sn |
Zn |
Al |
Fe |
S |
Sb |
Si |
Min/Max |
81.0-86.0 |
2.0 |
0.05 |
3.0-6.0 |
2.0-3.5 |
7.0-9.5 |
0.01 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.01 |
Applicable Specifications
*BS EN 1982
Fabrication Processes
* Continuous Casting
Fabrication Properties
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
Soldering |
Excellent |
Brazing |
Good |
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
Machinability Rating |
90 |
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength Rm N/mm2 min. |
0.2% Proof Strength Rp0.2
N/mm2 min. |
Elongation A % min. |
Hardness HB min. |
220 |
100 |
12 |
70 |
Physical Properties
|
US Customary |
Metric |
Melting Point – Liquidus |
1840 F |
1004 C |
Melting Point – Solidus |
1549 F |
843 C |
Density |
0.314 lb/in3 at 68 F |
8.69 gm/cm3 at 20 C |
Specific Gravity |
8.69 |
8.69 |
Electrical Resistivity |
63.3 ohms-cmil/ft at 68 F |
10.53 microhm-cm at 20 C |
Electrical Conductivity |
16 %IACS at 68 F |
0.095 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 C |
Thermal Conductivity |
41.8 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F) at 68 F |
72.4 W/m ·°K at 20 C |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
10.0·10-6 per °F (68-572 F) |
18.0·10-6 per °C (20-300 C) |
Specific Heat Capacity |
0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68 F |
377.1 J/kg · °K at 20 C |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension |
13000 ksi |
89600 MPa |
Magnetic Permeability |
1.0 |
1.0 |