CW710R

CW710R, brass, is a readily extrudable leaded alpha/beta brass with aluminum addition, which gives a bright golden color. The Small addition of lead gives free cutting properties


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 58.00 60.00
Pb 0.20 0.80
Al 0.30 1.30
Fe - 0.50
Mn 1.50 2.50
Ni 2.00 3.00
Sn - 0.50
Si - 0.10
Total Others - 0.30
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To EN12165 CW710R (As Per Temper H120)
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (N/mm²) UTS Max (N/mm²) PS Min (N/mm²) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min (HB) Hardness Max (HB)
Round (Dia) 8 75 - - - - 120 200
Hex (A/F) 8 60 - - - - 120 200
Square (A/F) 8 60 - - - - 120 200
Rectangle Thickness 8 50 - - - - 120 200

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Electrical conductivity 7.8 %IACS
Thermal conductivity 63 W/(m·K)
Thermal expansion coefficient (0–300 °C) 20.6 10⁻⁶/K
Density 8.12 g/cm³
Modulus of elasticity 93 Gpa
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) 50%
Capacity for being cold worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Good
Resistance welding (butt weld) Good
Inert gas shielded arc welding Fair
Gas welding Fair
Hard soldering Fair
Soft soldering Fair
Melting range 870 – 900 °C
Hot working 600–700 °C
Soft annealing 500–650 °C (1–3 hr)
Thermal stress relieving 350–450 °C (1-3 hr)

TYPICAL USES
  • Architecture
  • Builders Hardware