Copper~Brass~Bronze

CW712R ~ Naval Brass - CZ112

Brasses are alloys of Copper and Zinc. They may also PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
contain small amounts of other alloying elements to
impart advantageous properties. Brasses have high Property Value
corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. They
are also suited to fabrication by hot forging. Free Density 8.40 Kg/m³
machining grades of brass set the standard for
Melting Point 900 °C
machining, by which other metals are compared.
Brasses are divided into two classes. The alpha alloys, Electrical Resistivity 26 % IACS
with less than 37% Zinc, and the alpha/beta alloys
Electrical Resistivity 0.066 x10-6 Ω .m
with 37-45% Zinc. Alpha alloys are ductile and can be
cold worked. Alpha/beta or duplex alloys have limited
cold ductility and are harder and stronger. CZ121 /
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
CW614N is an alpha/beta alloy.
Brass alloy CZ121 / CW614N is used for machining. It Property Value
has Lead added to the composition to improve
machinability. The Lead remains insoluble in the Proof Stress 160-360 MPa
microstructure of the brass and the soft particles act as
Tensile Strength 340-480 MPa
chip breakers.
Elongation 30-10 %
Applications - CZ112/CW712R, often referred to as
Hardness Vickers 90 to 150 HV
Naval Brass is typically used in a range of marine and
mechanical applications, including: Mechanical properties vary widely according to condition (soft/half
hard/etc)
~ Heat Exchnager Tubeplates
~ Bolts, Nuts and Rivets
~ Other hardware for underwater applications CORROSION RESISTANCE
~ Machined Components
The corrosion resistance of CZ112/CW721R is kkkk

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
COLD WORKING
Element % Present Cold working of CZ112/CW721R is lllll

Copper (Cu) 59.50 - 61.50

HOT WORKING
Tin (Sn) 0.50 - 1.00
Fabrication of CZ112/CW721R by hot working is
Lead (Pb) 0.20 - 0.60 mmmmmmmmmmm
Zinc (Zn) Balance
HEAT TREATMENT
ALLOY DESIGNATIONS
CZ112/CW721R corresponds to the following MACHINABILITY
designations:
The machinability of alloy CZ112/CW721R is 60 to 70%
CuZn26Sn1Pb
compared to CZ121/CW614N Brass which is rated as
100.
SUPPLIED FORMS
CZ112/CW721R is typically supplied as WELDABILITY
• Bar Soldering of CZ112/CW721R is rated as kkkkkkkkkkkk

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This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full
specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property
requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The
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