CZ121PB4

CZ121Pb4, Free cutting brass, is a significantly improved form of 60/40 brass, with excellent free cutting properties. It is used in the mass production of brass components where maximum output and longest tool life are required, and where no further cold forming after machining is required.


CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 56.50 58.50
Pb 3.50 4.50
Fe - 0.30
Total Others - 0.70
Zn Remainder

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO BS2874 (AS PER TEMPER M)
Range (mm) From To UTS Min (Kg/mm²) UTS Max (Kg/mm²) PS Min (Kg/mm²) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 2 18 425 - - 15 - -
18 40 400 - - 18 - -
40 75 380 - - 20 - -
Hex (A/F) 3 18 425 - - 15 - -
18 40 400 - - 380 - -
40 70 380 - - 20 - -
Square (A/F) 3 18 425 - - 15 - -
18 40 400 - - 18 - -
40 60 380 - - 20 - -
Rectangle Thickness 3 18 425 - - 15 - -
Thickness 18 40 400 - - 18 - -
Thickness 40 50 380 - - 20 - -

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point - Liquidus °F 1630
Melting Point - Solidus °F 1610
Density lb/cu in at 68°F 0.306
Specific Gravity 8.47
Electrical Conductivity %IACS at 68°F 28
Thermal Conductivity BTU/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 71
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-572 10⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.6
Specific Heat BTU/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09
Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi 14000
Modulus of Rigidity ksi 5300
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Not Recommended
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Not Recommended
Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended
Spot Welding Not Recommended
Seam Welding Not Recommended
Butt Welding Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
- Excellent
Machinability Rating 90

TYPICAL USES
  • Architecture
  • Builders Hardware
  • Consumer
  • Industrial
  • Ordnance