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Gilding Metal ( Cu85/Zn15 )

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Common Brand Names:
Boltomet 514®, Brown metal, IMI 215®, MS 85, Red Brass
 
General Description:  

Good machineability and brazing characteristics. Uses include architectural trim, electrical conduit, fasteners and heat exchanger tubing.

   

Electrical Properties

Electrical resistivity ( µOhmcm ) 4.6-5.4
Temperature coefficient ( K-1 ) 0.0014-0.0016

Mechanical Properties

Elongation at break ( % ) <60
Hardness - Brinell 65-125
Izod impact strength ( J m-1 ) 67-125
Modulus of elasticity ( GPa ) 110-125
Shear strength ( MPa ) 210-400
Tensile strength ( MPa ) 250-400

Physical Properties

Density ( g cm-3 ) 8.75
Melting point ( C ) 1000-1025

Thermal Properties

Coefficient of thermal expansion @25-300C ( x10-6 K-1 ) 18.7
Thermal conductivity @23C ( W m-1 K-1 ) 159
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