Description
High Tensile Brass alloys are compositions of Copper and Zinc. CZ116 belongs to the category of duplex or alpha/beta alloys. This particular brass alloy, CZ116, is known for its versatility, offering high strength, excellent hot workability, and machinability. It is occasionally referred to as either Manganese Bronze or High Tensile Brass in the field of engineering materials.
Chemical Composition
| Elements | Min (%) | Max (%) |
| Cu | 64.00 | 68.00 |
| Fe | 0.25 | 1.20 |
| Al | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Mn | 0.30 | 2.00 |
| Total Others | – | 0.50 |
| Zn | Remainder |
Mechanical Properties According To BS2874 CZ116 (As Per Temper M)
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (N/mm²) |
PS Min (N/mm²) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
1.5 | 18 | 650 | 370 | 10 | – | – |
| 18 | 40 | 620 | 340 | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 75 | 580 | 300 | 15 | – | – |
| Hex (A/F) |
3 | 18 | 650 | 370 | 10 | – | – |
| 18 | 40 | 620 | 340 | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 70 | 580 | 300 | 15 | – | – |
| Square (A/F) |
3 | 18 | 650 | 370 | 10 | – | – |
| 18 | 40 | 620 | 340 | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 60 | 580 | 300 | 15 | – | – |
| Rectangle (Thickness) |
3 | 18 | 650 | 370 | 10 | – | – |
| 18 | 40 | 620 | 340 | 12 | – | – |
| 40 | 50 | 580 | 300 | 15 | – | – |
Physical Properties
| No physical properties for this alloy. |
Fabrication Properties
| No Fabrication properties for this alloy |
