International Designations:
DIN: CuZn39Pb2 (2.0375)
EN: CW603N
UNS: C36000
Superior Machinability: Free-cutting due to dispersed lead particles.
Mechanical Excellence: Tensile strength up to 440 MPa, elongation ≥10%.
Corrosion Resistance: Suitable for marine and industrial environments (with coatings).
Multi-Process Compatibility: Cold rolling, extrusion, and forging supported (hot working prohibited).
Form | Dimensions |
Bar | Diameter: Φ5mm–Φ150mm, Length: 1m–6m |
Wire | Diameter: Φ0.5mm–Φ10mm, Coiled |
Sheet | Thickness: 0.5mm–50mm, Width: ≤1000mm |
Tube | OD: Φ10mm–Φ200mm, Wall: 1mm–20mm |
Element | Cu | Zn | Pb | Fe (≤) | Sn (≤) | Ni (≤) | Others (≤) |
Content | 58.5–60.0 | Bal. | 1.5–2.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
Note: Al ≤0.05%, Mn ≤0.1%, data from DIN 17660 and supplier tests . |
Property | Value |
Density | 8.4–8.5 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 900–930°C |
Electrical Conductivity | 28% IACS (20°C) |
Thermal Conductivity | 109–115 W/(m·K) (20°C) |
Thermal Expansion | 20.2×10⁻⁶/K (20–300°C) |
Condition | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | Hardness (HB) |
Soft (R360) | ≥340–440 | ≤190–300 | ≥15–28 | 70–100 |
Half-hard (H100) | ≥410 | ≥230 | ≥8–12 | 100–145 |
Hard (H120) | ≥500 | ≥350 | ≥3–8 | ≥120 |
Data from DIN 17672-1 and supplier tests . |
Cost Efficiency: Reduces tool wear in high-speed CNC machining.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets RoHS exemptions for industrial use.
Durability: Stable performance in harsh environments.
Machinery: Gears, valve stems, bushings.
Electronics: Connectors, terminals, optical devices.
Automotive: Radiators, brake components.
Marine: Corrosion-resistant fittings (with coatings).
Hot Working: Prohibited (lead vaporization risk).
Cold Working: Annealing required to prevent cracking.
Welding: Not recommended; use protective gas if necessary.
Surface Treatment: Ni/Cr plating advised for corrosive environments.
Precision Engineering: Watch components, camera parts.
Wear-Resistant Parts: Bushings, bearings, fasteners.
Marine Systems: Seawater valves, pipelines (with maintenance).
A: Contains lead; comply with local regulations (e.g., NSF/ANSI 61).
A: Use CW614N (lead-free brass) with lower machinability.
A: Requires protective coatings and regular inspections.
International:
DIN 17672-1
EN 12164 (CW603N)
ASTM B453 (C36000)
China: GB/T 5231 (General specification)
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