CuZn40Pb2
CuZn40Pb2
EN 12164, EN 12165, EN 12167
- Architecture
- Electricity
- General Engineering
- Plumbing
Typical Uses
Architecture
Door Handles, Decorative Knobs, Furniture Hardware
General Engineering
Valve Bodies for Refrigeration, Chemicals
Consumer
Golf Putters, Valve Bodies for Scuba & Propane Spray Tanks, Valve Bodies for Agricultural Spray Tanks
Electrical
Covers, Fuse Bodies
Industrial
Valve Components, Forgings and Pressings of All Kinds
CW617N
Chemical Composition
(%max, unless shown as range or min)
|
Cu |
Al |
Fe |
Ni |
Pb |
Sn |
Zn |
Others total |
| Min/Max |
57.0 – 59.0 |
0.05 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
1.6 – 2.5 |
0.3 |
Rem |
0.2 |
Applicable Specifications
*BS EN 12164, BS EN 12165, BS EN 12167
Fabrication Processes
* Hot Forging and Pressing
* Hot Heading and Upsetting
* Machining
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating |
100 |
| Machinability Rating |
80 |
Mechanical Properties (BS EN 12165)
| Material Condition |
Nominal Cross-Sectional Dimension |
Tensile
Strength
Rm
N/mm2
approx. |
0.2% Proof
Strength
Rp0.2
N/mm2
approx. |
Elongation
A
%approx. |
Hardness
HBmin. |
| Diameter (mm) |
| From |
Up to and including |
| M |
All |
As Manufactured |
| H080 |
6 |
80 |
(350) |
(140) |
(15) |
80 |
Physical Properties
|
US Customary |
Metric |
| Melting Point – Liquidus |
1640 F |
893 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus |
1620 F |
882 C |
| Density |
0.305 lb/in3 at 68 F |
8.44 gm/cm3 at 20 C |
| Specific Gravity |
8.44 |
8.44 |
| Electrical Resistivity |
38.4 ohms-cmil/ft at 68 F |
6.38 microhm-cm at 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity |
27 %IACS at 68 F |
0.158 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
69.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F) at 68 F |
119.4 W/m ·°K at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
11.5·10-6 per °F (68-572 F) |
20.7·10-6 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 |
15000 ksi |
103400 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity |
5600 ksi |
38610 MPa |