Available in 90/10 Brass with us, this material is put to use in mechanical gaskets and detonators.
Alloy Names (as per RoHS specifications) | |
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IS/ISO | CuZn10 |
DIN CEN/TS 13388 | CW501L |
UNS | C22000 |
JIS | C22000 |
Chemical Composition | Weight percentage |
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Copper [Cu] | 89.0 - 91.0 % |
Total Impurities | 0.13 % |
Zinc [Zn] | Remainder % |
Iron [Fe] | 0.05 % |
Lead [Pb] | 0.05 % |
Characterists |
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Main Applications |
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Electrical : Wave guides,Rotor Bar-AC Motors,Cable Warp, Leadframes. Consumer : House for Lipstick compacts, Costume Jewellery,Ball point Pens, Caskets. Fasteners : Screw Shells ,Bolts,Line Clamps,Rivets. Architecture: Weather Stripping, Screen Cloth, Ornamental Trim, Etching Bronze, Grill Work. Industrial: Base for Vitreous Enamel, Escutcheons, Flexible Tube, Studs. Marine: Marine Hardware. Ordnance: Small Arms Cartridges, Artillery Projectile Rotating Bands, Press Fit, Primer Caps. Plumbing: Plumbers Brass Goods. |
Properties
- Physical Properties Typical Values in annealed temper at 20 A°C
- Mechanical Properties (EN 1652)
- Fabrication Properties*
Density | 8.8 | g/cm³ |
Thermal expansion coefficient - 128 .. 20 °C | 9 | 10-6/K |
20 .. 300 °C | 18.2 | 10-6/K |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.376 | J/(g.k) |
Thermal Conductivity | 184 | W/(m.k) |
Electrical Conductivity (1 MS/m = 1 m/(Ω mm²) | 25"}">>25 | MS/m |
Electrical Conductivity (IACS) | 43 | % |
Thermal coefficient of electrical resistance (0 - 100 °C) | 18 | 10-3/K |
Modulus of elasticity (1 GPa = 1 kN/mm²) cold formed | 99 .. 115 | Gpa |
124 | GPa |
Temper | Tensile Strength Rm Mpa(N/mm2) | Yield Strength Rp0.2 MPa(N/mm2) | Elongation Minimum A50mm % | Hardness HV |
O (Soft) | 245 Min | < 140 | 35 Min | 75 Max |
HB (Half Hard) | 310 Min | ≥ 200 | 7 Min | 95 Min |
HD (Hard) | 350 Min | ≥ 290 | 3 Min | 110 Min |
Cold Forming Properties Max. 90% between annealings | Good |
Hot Forming Properties at 750 .. 870°C | Good |
Machinability (Rating 30) | Less Suitable |
Electroplating Properties | Excellent |
Hot Tinning Properties | Excellent |
Soft Soldering, Brazing | Excellent |
Resistance Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
Laser Welding | Fair |