Gilding Metal ( Cu85/Zn15 )

Material Information

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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 )	250-800

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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