Data Sheet D3 - CuZn15

(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. Due to this combination of properties and its attractive colour, the alloy is used for decorative purposes as well as for a wide variety of drawn and formed parts.

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

Architectural

Trim, weatherstrip, cold-formed angles and channels.

Chemical

Flexible hose and wide range of process piping.

Decorative

Badges, cosmetic compacts, costume jewellery, instrument and clock dials, etched articles, lipstick containers and engraved nameplates.

Hardware

Eyelets and fasteners.

Mechanical

Miscellaneous components required to be brazed; numerous drawn and formed parts; bellows; flexible hose; slide (zip) fasteners.

Plumbing

Water service lines and traps.