Brass CuZn40Pb2
CuZn40Pb2 brass is a metal alloy widely used in various industrial and craft applications, renowned for its exceptional properties. Composed mainly of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and lead (Pb), it is also referred to as CuZn40Pb2 in technical nomenclatures. Its name reveals the approximate composition of the alloy: approximately 60% copper, 40% zinc, and 3% lead.
Chemical Composition
Cu %
57 to 59
Pb %
2.5 to 3.5
Zn
Remainder
Max. Impurities %
0,7
Standards
- CuZn40Pb2
- CW617L
- Brass
Product forms
Technical Specifications
- State : Screw Machining
- Density : 8.4 to 8.6
- A % : 4 to 15
- Rm Min (N/mm²) : 37 to 50
Areas of application
- High-speed machining
- Mechanical
- Electronics