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CuZn15

Revision 13 05 EU

Comparable standards: EN CW502L UNS C23000 JIS C2300

Aurubis designations: PNA223
PNA214 C1921
C230 SM1085
Description

Composition

Red Brass with a nominal composition of 85 % copper and 15 % zinc is the second
most commonly used brass or copper-zinc alloy, especially for applications requiring
excellent resistance to stress-corrosion cracking and dezincification combined with
good strength and ductility. The alloy is widely used for deep-drawn articles produced
on high speed "eyelet type" presses employing up to 12 sequential cupping and
drawing operations without intermediate anneals. Typical CuZn15 items produced on
eyelet presses include pen and pencil barrels, lipstick containers, electrical sockets and
screw shells as well as various types of eyelets. It is the preferred alloy for fire
extinguisher tanks because of its combined ductility, strength and corrosion resistance.

Cu
[%]
84,2 85.2

Physical
properties

Fe
[%]
0.05 max

Pb
[%]
0.05 max

Zn
[%]
rem.

Melting
point

Density

Specific
heat cap.
at 20C

Electrical
cond.

Thermal
cond. at
20C

Mod. of
elasticity

[C]
1027

[g/cm]
8.75

[kJ/kgK]
0.38

[MS/m]
21.6

[W/mK]
159

[GPa]
122

Coef. of
therm
exp. at
20C
-6
[10 /K]
18.7

The specified conductivity applies to the soft condition only

Mechanical
properties

Tensile
strength
Rm

G010
G020
G035
R260
R300
R350
R410
R480

[MPa]
340
300
290
260-310
300-370
350-420
410-490
> 480

Yield
strength
Rp0.2
min
[MPa]
190
125
110
< 170
> 150
> 250
> 360
> 430

Elongation
A50
min
[%]
50
50
50
36
16
4
2
1

Hardness
HV
[-]
< 105
< 85
< 75
55-85
85-115
105-135
125-155
> 150

min bend
ratio
90

min. bend
ratio
180

GW

BW

GW

BW

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5

0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
3.0

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
1.0

0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
3.5

Other tempers are available upon request.

GW bend axis transverse to rolling direction. BW bend axis parallel to rolling direction

Typical uses

Architectural metal-work, weather-strip, ornamental trim, electrical sockets and screw

shells, eyelets and fasteners, pen and pencil caps and barrels, fire extinguisher tanks,
costume jewelry, badges, tags, dials and etched articles, cosmetic containers and
rouge boxes, name plates.

This leaflet is for general information only and is not subject to revision. No claims can be derived from it unless there is evidence of intent or gross
negligence. The data given are no warranty that the product is of a specified quality and they cannot replace expert advice or the customers own test.

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CuZn15
Fabrication
properties

Cold formability
Hot formability
Soldering
Brazing
Oxyacetylene welding
Gas shielded arc welding

excellent
good
excellent
excellent
not recommended
good

Heat Resistance and Softening Characteristics

600

Rm [MPa]

500
400
300
200
100
0

100

200

300

400

500

600

annealing Temperature [C/h]

after 50% deformation

after 25% deformation

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negligence. The data given are no warranty that the product is of a specified quality and they cannot replace expert advice or the customers own test.

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CuZn15
Softening stability

110
100
Vickers Hardness HV

Vickers
hardness after
heat treatment
(typical
values).
(Temper R
410)

90
80
70
60
50
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

50

60

Time [min]

Vickers Hardness HV

(Temper R 480)

400C

500C

600C

20

30

40

170
160
150
140
130
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
0

10

Time [min]

400C

500C

600C

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negligence. The data given are no warranty that the product is of a specified quality and they cannot replace expert advice or the customers own test.

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