Available in 95/05 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 | CuZn5 |
DIN CEN/TS 13388 | CW500L |
UNS | C21000 |
JIS | C2100 |
Chemical Composition | Weight percentage |
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Copper [Cu] | 94.0 - 96.0 % |
Total Impurities | 0.06 %Max. |
Zinc [Zn] | Remainder |
Iron [Fe] | 0.05 %Max. |
Characterists |
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Main Applications |
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Architecture: Ornamental Trim. Consumer: Jewelry,Emblems,Bullet Jackets. Electrical: Component for the electrical industry,Connectors,Rotor Bars,AC Motors. Others: Coins,Token,Medals. |
Properties
- Physical Properties Typical Values in annealed temper at 20 A°C
- Mechanical Properties (EN 1652)
- Fabrication Properties
Density | 8.86 | g/cm³ |
Thermal expansion coefficient - 191 .. 16 | 17 | 10-6/K |
0 .. 300 °C | 18 | 10-6/K |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.38 | J/(g.k) |
Thermal Conductivity | 234 | W/(m.k) |
Electrical Conductivity (1 MS/m = 1 m/(O mm²) | iY 33 | MS/m |
Electrical Conductivity (IACS) | 56.9 | % |
Thermal coefficient of electrical resistance (0 - 200 C) | 23 | 10-3/K |
Modulus of elasticity (1 GPa = kN/mm²) cold formed | Gpa | |
127 | GPa |
Temper | Tensile Strength Rm Mpa(N/mm2) | Yield Strength Rp0.2 MPa(N/mm2) | Elongation Minimum A50mm % | Hardness HV |
O (Soft) | 230 - 280 | < 130 | 35 Min | 75 Max |
HB (Half Hard) | 270 - 350 | iY 200 | 12 Min | 75 - 110 |
HD (Hard) | iY 340 | iY 280 | 4 Min | iY 110 |
Technique | Suitability |
Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Excellent |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
Spot Weld | Not Recommended |
Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
Butt Weld | Good |
Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |