CW616R

DESCRIPTION

CW616, brass, is a readily extrudable leaded alpha/beta brass with a small aluminium addition, which gives a bright golden colour. The lead gives free cutting properties. CW616 is available as extruded rods and flats which are typically used in builders’ hardware.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 57.00 59.00
Pb 1.00 2.00
Sn - 0.20
Fe - 0.20
Al 0.05 0.30
Ni - 0.20
Total Others 3 0.20
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To EN12165 (As Per Temper H080)

Range (MM) From To UTS Min PS Min ELo Min (%) Hardness Min (HV) Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 1.5 75 - - - 80 170
Hex (A/F) 3 70 - - - 80 170
Square (A/F) 3 60 - - - 80 170
Rectangle (Thickness) 3 50 - - - 80 170

Physical Properties

Physical Properties Metric English
Density 8.40 g/cc            0.303 lb/in3
CTE, Linear 26.0 µp/m- °C            14.4 µin/in- °F
Specific Heat Capacity 0.380 J/g- °C 0.0908 BTU/lb°F
Thermal Conductivity 113 W/m-K 784 BTU-in/hr-ft2- °F
Melting Point 880 -900 °C 1620 -1650 °F
Solidus 880 °C 1620 °C
Liquidus 900 °C 1650 °F

FABRICATION PROPERTIES

Forming Suitability
Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) 95.00%
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Excellent

TYPICAL USES

  • Architecture
  • Builders Hardware