KEI-CuZn 40

Krishna Engineering Industries


Alloy Name
UNS C28000
IS/ISO CuZn40
DIN CEN/TS 13388 CW617N
This alloy is as per RoHS specification

KEI offers a wide range of brass rolled products in the form of foils,Strips,Sheet and Circles meet our customers’ needs for industrial Manufacturing.



60/40 Characteristics

CuZn40 is an economical brass alloy with high Zinc content, good forming properties and medium strength.


Chemical Composition Weight percentage
Cu 58.50-61.50 %
Pb 0.30Max
Fe 0.10 % Max
Zn Reminder %
Total Impurity 0.75 % Max

Main Applications
Industrial :

Locks, Metal Fittings, Keys.

Architecture :

Decoration, Hardware,Door Frames, Large Architectural Trim,Large sheet.

Physical Properties Typical values in annealed temper at 20 °C

Physical Properties Typical values in annealed temper at 20 °C
Density 8.41 g/cm3
Thermal expansion coefficient -191 .. 16 20.3 10-6/K
Specific heat capacity - 0 .. 300°C 21.0 10-6/K
Thermal conductivity 0.375 J/(g•K)
Electrical conductivity (1 MS/m = 1 m/(O mm²) 117 W/(m•K)
Electrical conductivity (IACS) 15 MS/m %
Thermal coefficient of electrical resistance (0 .. 200 C) 26 10-3/K
Modulus of elasticity ( 1 GPa = 1 kN/mm²) cold formed 102 GPA

Mechanical Properties (EN 1652)
Temper Tensile Strength
Rm
MPa(N/mm2)
Yield Strength
Rp0.2
MPa(N/mm2)
Elongation
A50mm %
Hardness
HV
O (SOFT) 275 Min -------- 35 Min 85 Max
HB (Half Hard) 420 Min -------- 15 Min 100 Min
HD (Half Hard) 490 Min -------- 5 Min 125 Min
HE (Extra Hard) 525 Min -------- -------- 165 Min