Data Sheet E2 - CuZn34Pb1

(1970 Edition)

Wrought Materials - Copper-Zinc-Lead Alloys - Leaded Brasses

Common names: Clock Brass

Medium-Leaded Brass

A copper-zinc-lead alloy with an alpha phase structure containing a dispersion of fine lead particles; small amounts of retained beta phase may also be present. The alloy, which is readily cold formed and machined, has good punching and shearing properties.

 

COMPOSITION	weight (%)
Cu	62.5 - 66.5
Pb	0.5 - 1.5
Zn	rem.

 

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

Mechanical

Parts requiring good coldforming and machining properties; nuts, rivets, screws and other headed components; instrument parts and end plates; clock and watch components; key blanks.

Miscellaneous

Printers' matrices.