High Tensile Brass are alloys of Copper and Zinc. CZ116 is a duplex or alpha/beta alloy. Brass alloy CZ116 is a versatile high strength, hot workable, machinable engineering alloy sometimes referred to as a Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 64.00 68.00
Fe 0.25 1.20
Al 4.00 5.00
Mn 0.30 2.00
Total Others – 0.50
Zn Remainder

Mechanical Properties According To BS2874 CZ116 (As Per Temper M)

Range (mm) From To UTS Min (N/mm2) UTS Max (N/mm2) PS Min (N/mm2) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
Round (Dia) 1.5 18 650 – 370 10 – –
18 40 620 – 340 12 – –
40 75 580 – 300 15 – –
Hex (A/F) 3 18 650 – 370 10 – –
18 40 620 – 340 12 – –
40 70 580 – 300 15 – –
Square (A/F) 3 18 650 – 370 10 – –
18 40 620 – 340 12 – –
40 60 580 – 300 15 – –
Rectangle Thickness 3 18 650 – 370 10 – –
Thickness 18 40 620 – 340 12 – –
Thickness 40 50 580 – 300 15 – –

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
No Physical properties for this alloy.

FABRICATION PROPERTIES
No Fabrication properties for this alloy.

Typical Uses