CW617N Brass Rods

CW617N is a versatile forging brass known for its excellent hot working properties and high corrosion resistance. It is often chosen for applications that require a combination of good mechanical properties and durability.
Composition: CuZn40Pb2

CW617N Brass Rods

Dimension	Weight	Packaging
11	0,799	○
12	0,951	○
13	1,116	○
14	1,295	○
15	1,486	○
17	1,909	○
18	2,140	○
19	2,384	○
20	2,642	○
22	3,197	○
23	3,494	○
24	3,805	○
25	4,128	○
26	4,465	○
27	4,809	○
28	5,178	○
30	5,938	○
32	6,764	○
33	7,193	○
36	8,550	○
38	9,538	○
40	10,568	○
42	11,638	○
48	15,218	○
50	16,513	○
55	19,981	○

x = wooden boxes of approx. 250 kg
● = wooden boxes of approx. 500 kg, ≤ 5,5 mm in small bundles of 25 kg
○ = bundles of approx. 500 kg, alternatively bundles of approx. 1.000 kg are possible
☐ = wooden pallet up to 1.500 kg

Material Properties

CW617N is a versatile forging brass known for its excellent hot working properties and high corrosion resistance. It is often chosen for applications that require a combination of good mechanical properties and durability.
Composition: CuZn40Pb2

Physical Properties

Density: 8.43 g/cm³
Electrical Conductivity: 25% IACS
Thermal Conductivity: 113 W/m·K
Thermal Expansion Coefficient: 21.1 x 10⁻⁶ /K
Modulus of Elasticity: 96 GPa

Forming

Machinability: Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Moderate
Capacity for Being Hot Worked: Excellent
Corrosion Resistance: Excellent

Typical Applications

Plumbing and Heating: Used for fittings, valves, and taps in plumbing and heating systems due to its corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication.
Automotive Components: Applied in automotive components such as fittings, connectors, and radiator parts due to its strength, machinability, and resistance to automotive fluids.
Marine Industry: Utilized in marine hardware and fittings due to its corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use in marine environments.
Hydraulic Systems: Employed in hydraulic connectors and couplings due to its strength, machinability, and resistance to hydraulic fluids.
Precision Engineering: Used in precision engineering applications such as bearings, bushings, and gears due to its machinability and strength.
Musical Instruments: Applied in the manufacturing of musical instruments such as brass instruments and percussion components due to its acoustic properties and machinability.

CuZn40Pb2 Brass Alloy’s combination of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and machinability makes it suitable for a wide range of applications across industries such as plumbing, automotive, marine, and precision engineering.

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