Data Sheet E5 - CuZn38Pb1

(1970 Edition)

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

Common names: Free-Cutting Muntz Metal

Engraving Brass

A copper-zinc-lead alloy with a duplex alpha-plus-beta phase structure containing a dispersion of fine lead particles. The alloy has good hot working and machining properties and is mainly supplied as tube for the manufacture of machined tubular 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

Mechanical

Numerous types of machined tubular components; sections requiring limited ductility. Swiss clock, watch and instrument parts are mainly produced from a similar alloy of higher lead content (up to 3%)

Miscellaneous

Eyelets; printers' rules; mechanical engraved work.