CW616N

CW616, brass, is a readily extrudable leaded alpha/beta brass with a small aluminium addition, which gives a bright golden color. The lead gives free cutting properties. CW616 is available as extruded rods and flats which are typically used in builders’ hardware.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 57.00 59.00
Pb 1.00 2.00
Sn 0.20
Fe 0.20
Al 0.05 0.30
Ni 0.20
Total Others 0.20
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to EN12165 (as per temper H080)

Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 1.5 75 80 170
Hex (A/F) 3 70 80 170
Square (A/F) 3 60 80 170
Rectangle (Thickness) 3 50 80 170

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density (English) 0.303 lb/in3
CTE, linear (English) 14.4 ᶙin/in-˚F
Specific Heat Capacity (English) 0.0908 BTU/lb-˚F
Thermal Conductivity (English) 784 BTU-in/hr-ft²-˚F
Melting Point (English) 1620 – 1650 ˚F
Solidus (English) 1620 ˚F
Liquidus (English) 1650 ˚F
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) 95%
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Excellent

Typical Uses

Architecture

Architecture

Builders Hardware

Builders Hardware