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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

Bar Length : 3000mm
Rectangle : W: 10mm - 102mm
Square : 10mm - 40mm
Hexagonal : 10mm - 55mm
Round : 10mm - 80mm
Profile : According to customers drawing
Product availabillity

CW617N

Chemical Composition

(%max, unless shown as range or min)

CuAlFeNiPbSnZnOthers total
Min/Max57.0 – 59.00.050.30.31.6 – 2.50.3Rem0.2

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 TechniqueSuitability
SolderingExcellent
BrazingGood
Oxyacetylene WeldingNot Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Coated Metal Arc WeldingNot Recommended
Spot WeldNot Recommended
Seam WeldNot Recommended
Butt WeldFair
Capacity for Being Cold WorkedPoor
Capacity for Being Hot FormedExcellent
Forgeability Rating100
Machinability Rating80

Mechanical Properties (BS EN 12165)

Material ConditionNominal Cross-Sectional DimensionTensile
Strength
Rm
N/mm2
approx.		0.2% Proof
Strength
Rp0.2
N/mm2
approx.		Elongation
A
%approx.		Hardness
HBmin.
Diameter (mm)
FromUp to and including
MAllAs Manufactured
H080680(350)(140)(15)80

Physical Properties

US CustomaryMetric
Melting Point – Liquidus1640 F893 C
Melting Point – Solidus1620 F882 C
Density0.305 lb/in3 at 68 F8.44 gm/cm3 at 20 C
Specific Gravity8.448.44
Electrical Resistivity38.4 ohms-cmil/ft at 68 F6.38 microhm-cm at 20 C
Electrical Conductivity27 %IACS at 68 F0.158 MegaSiemens/cm at 20 C
Thermal Conductivity69.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F) at 68 F119.4 W/m ·°K at 20 C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion11.5·10-6 per °F (68-572 F)20.7·10-6 per °C (20-300 C)
Specific Heat Capacity0.09 Btu/lb/°F at 68 F377.1 J/kg · °K at 20 C
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension15000 ksi103400 MPa
Modulus of Rigidity5600 ksi38610 MPa
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