Description
CW509L is a lead-free material that’s suitable for machining thanks to its structural composition. It can be used as a cost-effective substitute for traditional lead-containing machining brass, especially in applications where stringent requirements for mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are not essential.
Chemical Composition
Mechanical Properties According To EN 12164 (As Per Temper R410)
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (MPa) |
PS Min (MPa) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min (HRB) |
Hardness Max (HRB) |
| Round (Dia) |
2 |
40 |
410 |
230 |
10 |
– |
– |
| Hex (A/F) |
3 |
35 |
410 |
230 |
10 |
– |
– |
| Square (A/F) |
3 |
35 |
410 |
230 |
10 |
– |
– |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Melting Point – Liquidus°F |
1660 |
| Melting Point – Solidus°F |
1650 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68°F |
0.303 |
| Specific Gravity |
8.39 |
| Electrical Conductivity % IACS at 68°F |
28 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F |
71 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) |
11.6 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F |
0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi |
15000 |
| Modulus of Rigidity ksi |
5600 |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Good |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
| Forgeability Rating |
90 |
| Machinability Rating |
40 |
