CW708R

DESCRIPTION

High copper alloy. It has excellent mechanical properties and resistance to wear even at high temperatures. However, the reduced workability due to chip removal allows it to be used for the production of bearings, bushings and mechanical parts subject to high loads.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu66.0070.00
Pb-0.80
Fe-0.40
Ni-0.50
Si0.701.30
Total Others - 0.50
Zn Remainder

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO EN12163 CUZN31SI1 CW708R (AS PER TEMPER R460)

Range (Inch) From To UTS Min N/mm2 PS Min (ksi) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min (HRB) Hardness Max(HRB)
Round (Dia)5.040.046024018--
Hex (A/F) 5.0 40.0 460 240 18 - -
Square (A/F) 5.0 40.0 460 240 18 - -
Octagon (A/F) 5.0 40.0 460 240 18 - -
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting Point - Liquidus°C880-915
Density Kg/cm2. at 68°F8.40
Specific Gravity8.5
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F15
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F71
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F)19.4
Specific Heat Capacity J/ (Kg K)377
Modulus of Elasticity in GPa 108
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Machinability 40%
Capacity of being cold worked good
Capacity of being hot worked Fair
Resistance welding Good
Arc welding goodGood
Gas weldingGood

TYPICAL USES

  • Mechanical parts
  • Bearing
  • Bushing