CZ131

DESCRIPTION

CZ131 is a material which has been successfully used in automotive industries. It has both good machining and good cold working properties.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 61.00 63.00
Pb 1.50 2.50
Fe - 0.20
Total Others Excl Fe - 0.50
Zn Remainder

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO BS2874 (AS PER TEMPER M)

Range (mm) From To UTS Min (N/mm²) PS Min Elongation   Min Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 1.5 18 350 - 22 - -
18 350 350 - 25 - -
40 75 350 - 28 - -
Hex (A/F) 3 18 350 - 22 - -
18 40 350 - 25 - -
40 70 350 - 28 - -
Square (A/F) 3 18 350 - 22 - -
18 40 350 - 25 - -
40 60 350 - 28 - -
Rectangle (Thickness) 3 18 350 - 22 - -
18 40 350 - 25 - -
40 50 350 - 28 - -
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point 885°
Density 8.50g/cm3
Electrical Resistivity 0.066 x 10-6Ωm
Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 115 W/m.K
105 Gpa 105 Gpa
FABRICATION PROPERTIES 
Technique Suitability
Hot Formability Good
Cold Formability Good
Cold Reduction Between anneals 50%
Machinability rating (free cutting brass = 100) 75%
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Not recommended Not recommended
Gas - Shielded are welding Resistance welding : Spot and Seam
Resistance welding : Spot and Seam Not recommended
Butt Welding Fair

TYPICAL USES

  • Fasteners
  • Rivets
  • Domestic appliances
  • Automotive engineering
  • Hose fittings
  • Intricate parts such as clock components