UNS C26800 EN CW507L DIN CuZn35

General Characteristics
Lead-free brass, optimized for cold forming.This alloy is recommended for stamping and deep drawing. Machinability -
In contrast, it is not recommended for hot forming and its machinability is poor as compared with leaded brass. Quench hardening no
The electrical conductivity is 27% IACS. Polishing -
Magnetic no
Age hardening no
Welding
MIG,TIG,WIG yes
Arc yes
Resistance yes
Autogenous no
Laser yes
Chemical composition (ASTM) [wt.%]
Cu Pb Fe Zn
64-68.5 < 0.15 < 0.05 Balance
Physical properties
Density Electrical resistivity Specific heat Thermal conductivity
r [kg·m-3] r [µW·m] Cp [J·kg-1·K-1] l [W·m-1·K-1]
8'470 0.064 at 20°C 380 115
Coefficient of thermal expansion Elastic modulus
a [10-6·°C-1] between 20°C and E [GPa]
100 °C 200 °C 300 °C 400 °C 500 °C 600 °C 700 °C 105 at 20°C
20.3 20.3 20.3
Mechanical properties
Yield strength Tensile Elongation Vickers
State Rp0.2 [MPa] strength Hardness
20°C 100°C 200°C 300°C Rm [MPa] A5 [%] [HV]
Annealed 97 315 65 95
Full hard 580 610 3 185
Thermal treatment
Type Temperature Time Protective atmosphere Cooling
[°C] [minutes]
Annealing 425 - 700 15 - 60 Air, argon or N2 + H2 not critical
Stress relief 270 - 320 240 Air, argon or N2 + H2 not critical
Surface treatment
Type Solution Remarks
Pickling H2SO4 4 - 15% during 0.5 to 15 minutes RT or at 60°C
Pickling HCl 40 - 90 % during 1 to 3 minutes RT
Fabrication characteristics
Cold formability is excellent, hot formability very poor. The alloy is very easily cold drawn and stamped. It is one of the most suitable brasses for
mirror polishing.
Annealing in air requires subsequent pickling to remove the surface oxide layer. Annealing can also be done in a neutral (Argon) or reducing (cracked
ammoniac, N2 + H2) atmosphere. The most
performant microstructures and mechanical properties are achieved with annealing temperatures to the lower bound of the temperature interval given
above. Machining is difficult. Machinability is
estimated at 30% on a scale with the free cutting brass CuZn35.5Pb3 at 100%

Welding, brazing and soldering

This alloy can easily be brazed and soldered. Resistance point welding and MIG are also suitable joining techniques. .

Available products
Sheets, ribbons, wires, profiles, tubes, dimensions and tolerances on request.

The indications are basically founded on our actual know-how. This technical data sheet is without
commitment and not contracted.