Forging Brass Rods
Riveting Brass Rods –
- IS 4170 CuZn40
- BS 2874 CZ109
- JIS 3250 H C2800
- ASTM B171 C 36500
- IS 4413 CuZn37
- BS 2872 CZ108
| Chemical Requirements | CuZn35Pb1 | CuZn35 | ||
| Copper | 62.0 – 65.0% | 63.0 – 68.0% | ||
| Lead | 0.75 to 1.50% | 0.02% max. | ||
| Iron | 0.10% max | 0.05% max | ||
| Total Imp. | 0.50% max | 0.30% max | ||
| Zinc | Remainder | Remainder | ||
| Physical Properties | ||||
| Condition | T.S. MPa | EL% Min | T.S. MPa | EL% Min |
| Quarter Hard (HA) | 325-390 | 30% | 340-345 | 30% |
| Half-Hard (HB) | 400-490 | 20% | 420-510 | 15% |
| Hard (HD) | 500-685 | 15% | – | – |
| Extra Hard (HE) | 695-885 | 5% | – | – |
| Fabrication Properties | |
| Capacity for being | |
| Cold forming | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 70% |
| Bending | Excellent |
| Riveting | Excellent |
| Uses |
| Ductile Alloy with good combination of bending as well as cold heading properties |
