Data Sheet E4 - CuZn36Pb3

(1970 Edition)

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

Common names: Free-Cutting Brass

American Free-Machining Brass

Extra-High-Leaded Brass

A copper-zinc-lead alloy with a duplex alpha-plus-beta phase structure containing a dispersion of fine lead particles. This alloy is the standard American-type free-cutting brass, generally supplied as rod. It is widely used where extensive machining is required, especially on automatic machines.

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

Wide variety of machined components usually made on high-speed automatic lathes, including nuts, bolts, screws, bushing, bearings, pins, washers, and tubular products with open or closed ends; hollow extrusions; machined and lightly riveted parts.