Data Sheet E3 - Cu Zn36 Pb2

(1970 Edition)

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

A copper-zinc-lead alloy with a duplex alpha-plus-beta phase structure containing a dispersion of fine lead particles. The alloy, which is fairly readily cold formed and easily machined, is typically used in the production of headed components an for clock manufacture.

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 machinability with limited cold forming; nuts, rivets, screws and other headed components; tyre valves and nipples; instrument parts and end plates; clock and watch components; key blanks.

Electrical

Sparking plug and battery terminals.

Miscellaneous

Dials and other mechanically engraved work; printers' matrices.