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CuZn39Pb3 Revision 13 03 EU

Comparable standards: EN CW614N ● UNS C38500 ● BS CZ121

Aurubis designations: PNA253
Description CuZn39Pb3 is mainly used where machinable or machining forming is required. The
material is particularly suitable for the treatment on machines. It has an excellent hot
working property.
In Germany CuZn39Pb3 is the benchmark material for the assessment of the machinability
(index 100%).

Composition Cu Pb Zn
[%] [%] [%]
57,0 –
2,5 – 3,5 rem.
59,0

Physical Melting Density Specific Electrical Thermal Mod. of Coef. of

properties point heat cap. cond. cond. at elasticity therm
at 20°C 20°C exp. at
20°C
-6
[°C] [g/cm³] [kJ/kgK] [MS/m] [W/mK] [GPa] [10 /K]
888 8,47 0,377 14,6 113 96 21,4
The specified conductivity applies to the soft condition only

Mechanical Diameter Tensile Yield Elon- Hardness Hardness

properties strength strength gation HV HB
Rm Rp0.2 A11.3
min

[mm] [MPa] [MPa] [%] [-] [-]

R450 0,5 – 1,5 > 450 (200)
R430
1,5 – 4,0 > 430 (200) 130-165
H130
R420
4,0 – 8,0 > 420 (200) 8 120-155
H120
R410 8,0 – 14,0 > 410 (200)
R520 0,5 – 1,5 > 520 (400)
R510
1,5 – 4,0 > 510 (400) 155-185
H155
R500 4,0 – 8,0 > 500 (390) 6
R490
8,0 – 14,0 > 490 (390) 145-175
H145
R570
1,5 – 4,0 > 570 (520) > 170
H170

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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 customer’s own test.

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CuZn39Pb3
Fabrication
Machinability* 100%
properties
Cold formability poor
Hot formability good
Resistance welding fair
Oxyacetylene welding not recommended
Inert gas shield arc welding poor
Brazing fair
Soldering excellent
*The evaluation of machinability is not an absolute measured value. It rather is a comparative rating
(CuZn39Pb3=100%). Ratings from other sources might be different.

Heat treatment Melting range 875 – 890 °C

Hot working 625 – 725 °C
Soft annealing 450 – 600 °C
Thermal stress relieving 250 – 350 °C

Corrosion Poor resistance to water, several saline solutions and organic fluids compared to a
resistance homogeneous α-brass.
Not resistant to acid, damp sulfur compounder, damp ammonia, especially sensitive to
stress corrosion cracking and dezincification in a not stress relieved condition.

Typical uses Mechanical and electrical components, screws, clamps, connector pins

Shapes and Drawn wires Conform

dimensions Round wire 2,0 – 14,5 mm 6,0 – 15,0 mm
Square wire 3,5 – 12,0 mm
Hexagonal wire 3,5 – 12,0 mm
Flat wire 3,0 – 14,0 mm* On request
Cross-section**
Profiled wire 2
10 – 150 mm
* Specifications of width to height on request
** Spooled circumference max. 14 mm

Form of Steel drums Pack coiling Coils Tubular carriers Bulk coils*
delivery max. 1.200 kg 300 – 1200 kg 30 – 150 kg 400 – 1.000 kg max. 4000 kg

*The delivery of bulk coils is only possible on request for soft, round wires. However, this has to be checked in
detail.

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 customer’s own test.

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