Data Sheet D1 - CuZn5

(1970 Edition)

Wrought Materials - Copper-Zinc Alloys - Brasses

A copper-zinc alloy with an alpha phase structure. The alloy has excellent cold-working properties and is generally not susceptible to dezincification and stress corrosion. It is widely used for small-arms ammunitions and, due to its attractive golden colour, for decorative applications

1. Some Typical Uses

2. Physical Properties

3. Fabrication Properties

4. National Specifications for Manufactured Forms

5. Mechanical Properties

6. References

INDEX NUMBERS RELATE TO LITERATURE REFERENCE; INDEX LETTERS RELATE TO FOOTNOTES AT END OF TABLE

1. Some Typical Uses

Coinage

Coins, medals and tokens.

Decorative

Emblems, costume jewellery, plaques; good base material for gold plate and vitreous enamel.

Munitions

Small arms ammunition including bullet envelopes (clad on steel), fuse caps and primer caps.