CZ114

High Tensile Brass are alloys of Copper and Zinc. CZ114 is a duplex or alpha/beta alloy. Brass alloy CZ114 is a versatile high strength, hot workable, machinable engineering alloy sometimes referred to as a Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 56.50 58.50
Pb 0.50 1.50
Sn 0.20 0.80
Fe 0.30 1.00
Al - 1.50
Mn 0.50 2.00
Total Others - 0.50
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To BS2874 CZ114 (As Per Temper M)
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (N/mm²) UTS Max (N/mm²) PS Min (N/mm²) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 1.5 18 460 - 270 12 - -
18 40 440 - 250 15 - -
40 75 440 - 210 18 - -
Hex (A/F) 3 18 460 - 270 12 - -
18 40 440 - 250 12 - -
40 70 440 - 210 18 - -
Square (A/F) 3 18 460 - 270 12 - -
18 40 440 - 250 15 - -
40 60 440 - 210 18 - -
Rectangle Thickness 3 18 460 - 270 12 - -
Thickness 18 40 440 - 250 15 - -
Thickness 40 50 440 - 210 18 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point 865°C
Density 8.63g/cm3
Electrical Conductivity 0.09 x 10⁻⁶ Ω.m
Thermal Conductivity 88.3W/m.K
Modulus of Elasticity 96.5 GPa
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Capacity for being Cold formed Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Good
Machinability Ration 30%
Resistance to Corrosion Excellent
Suitability for soldering Excellent

TYPICAL USES
  • Gas valves and fittings
  • Fasteners
  • Pump trim
  • Gears
  • Locks
  • Heavy-duty electrical connectors
  • Transmission components
  • Marine hardware
  • Safety tools and decorative metalwork