Copper and Copper Alloys - Brass - CW712R ~ Naval Brass Rod

CW712R ~ Naval Brass Rod

Brasses are alloys of Copper and Zinc. They may also contain small amounts of other alloying elements to impart advantageous properties. Brasses have high corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. They are also suited to fabrication by hot forging. Free machining grades of brass set the standard for machining, by which other metals are compared.
Brasses are divided into two classes. The alpha alloys, with less than 37% Zinc, and the alpha/beta alloys 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 / CW614N is an alpha/beta alloy.
Brass alloy CZ121 / CW614N is used for machining. It has Lead added to the composition to improve machinability. The Lead remains insoluble in the microstructure of the brass and the soft particles act as chip breakers.

Applications - CZ112/CW712R, often referred to as Naval Brass is typically used in a range of marine and mechanical applications, including:
~ Heat Exchnager Tubeplates
~ Bolts, Nuts and Rivets
~ Other hardware for underwater applications
~ Machined Components

Chemical Composition

Spec: EN 12163:2011

CW712R Brass Rod

Chemical Element	% Present
Copper (Cu)	61.00 - 63.00
Tin (Sn)	1.00 - 1.50
Lead (Pb)	0.20 - 0.60
Iron (Fe)	0.0 - 0.10
Nickel (Ni)	0.0 - 0.20
Others (Total)	0.0 - 0.20
Zinc (Zn)	Balance

Properties

Physical Property	Value
Density	8.40 g/cm³
Melting Point	900 °C
Electrical Resistivity	26 % IACS
Electrical Resistivity	0.066 x10^-6 Ω .m

Spec: EN 12163:2011

Bar - From 5mm to 60mm Dia.

Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	160-200 MPa
Tensile Strength	340-400 MPa
Hardness Brinell	80 - 135 HB
Elongation A	25 - 20 %

Alloy Designations

CZ112/CW712R corresponds to the following designation but may not be a direct equivalent:

CuZn36Sn1Pb

Supplied Forms

CZ112/CW712R is typically supplied as Bar

Corrosion Resistance

The corrosion resistance of CZ112/CW712R is very good

Machinability

The machinability of alloy CZ112/CW712R is 60 to 70% compared to CZ121/CW614N Brass which is rated as 100.

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18 July 2019

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