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CuZn38Pb1.5 Revision 13 03 EU

Comparable standards: EN CW608N ● UNS C35300 ● BS CZ128

Aurubis designations: PNA259
Description CuZn38Pb1.5 has a very good machinability, a satisfactory cold formability and good
mechanical properties.
The material is suited for bending, riveting and upsetting. Furthermore, CuZn38Pb1.5 has a
good hot working property.

Composition Cu Pb Zn
[%] [%] [%]
59,5 –
1,0 – 2,0 rem.
61,5

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]
900 8,44 0,377 14 109 102 20,4
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 A10
min

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

F41 1,5 - 3,0
F47 1,5 - 3,0 5
F41 3,0 - 8,0 17
F47 3,0 - 8,0 9
F41 8,0 - 12,0 17
F47 8,0 - 12,0 9

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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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CuZn38Pb1.5
Fabrication
Machinability* 90%
properties
Cold formability fair
Hot formability very good
Resistance welding not recommended
Oxyacetylene welding not recommended
Inert gas shield arc welding not recommended
Brazing fair
Soldering very good
*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 895 – 900 °C

Hot working 650 – 750 °C
Soft annealing 450 – 650 °C
Thermal stress relieving 200 – 300 °C

Corrosion CuZn38Pb1.5 has a good resistance to fresh water, neutral or alkaline salt solutions,
resistance organic compounds, land, sea and industrial atmosphere.
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 Form by turning, 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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