319 III

IS 319 Gr III: A ductile alloy with good machinability as well as bending and cold heading properties. Suitable for bicycle spoke nipples.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 62.00 63.00
Pb 0.50 1.50
Fe - 0.20
Total Others - 0.50
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To IS 319 Gr III (As Per Temper HB)
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (MPa) UTS Max (MPa) PS Min (MPa) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 6 12 355 - - 8 - -
12 25 345 - - 12 - -
25 50 305 - - 22 - -
50 75 285 - - 27 - -
Hex (A/F) 6 12 355 - - 8 - -
12 25 345 - - 12 - -
25 50 305 - - 22 - -
50 75 285 - - 27 - -
Square (A/F) 6 12 355 - - 8 - -
12 25 345 - - 12 - -
25 50 305 - - 22 - -
50 75 285 - - 27 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density 8.46 g/cm3
Melting Point 910°C
Specific heat cap at 20˚C 0.377 (kj/kgK)
Electrical conductivity 14.7 (MS/m)
Mod of elasticity 105 (GPa)
Coef of therm exp at 20˚C 20.4 (10⁻⁶ /K)
Thermal Conductivity 116 W/m.K
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) 80%
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Fair
Suitability for Soldering Excellent
Suitability for Brazing Good

TYPICAL USES
  • Precision Components Machining with Riveting operation.