Data Sheet D8 - CuZn40

(1970 Edition)

Wrought Materials - Copper-Zinc Alloys - Brasses

Common names: 60/40 Brass (Lead-Free)

Muntz Metal

Yellow Metal

A copper-zinc alloy with a duplex alpha-plus-beta phase structure and excellent hot-working properties. Service environment must be considered to predict corrosion behaviour. Cu Zn40 has somewhat better cold-working and joining properties, but is less readily machined, than the similar low-leaded alloy Cu Zn40 Pb. The most commonly used wrought forms are plate, rod and sections/shapes.

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

Extruded sections including angles, channels and trim; heavy-gauge panels and sheets.

Chemical and Marine

Condenser and heat exchanger tubeplates.

Mechanical

Hot forgings and upset products requiring limited cold bending or riveting.