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Standard designation
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Marking according to DIN EN 1982: |
CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C - GS |
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Material number according to DIN EN 1982: |
CC491K |
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Old mark based on DIN 1705 and DIN 1716: |
G-CuSn5ZnPb |
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Old material no.: |
2.1096.01 |
Chemical composition in wt. %
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Copper Cu: |
83,0-87,0 (including nickel) |
| Nickel Ni: | < 2,0 |
| Phosphorus P: | < 0,10 |
| Lead Pb: | 4,0-6,0 |
| Tin Sn: | 4,0-6,0 |
| Aluminium Al: | < 0,01 |
| Iron Fe: | < 0,3 |
| Sulphur S: | < 0,10 |
| Antimony Sb: | < 0,25 |
| Silicon Si: | < 0,01 |
| Zinc Zn: | 4,0-6,0 |
Physical properties
| Density g/cm³ | 8,7 |
| Melting range °C | 860-1030 |
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Shrinkage value °C |
1,3-1,5 |
| Electr. conductivity at 20 °C MS/m | 8,5 |
| Thermal conductivity at20 °C W/(m*K) | 71 |
| Linear expansion coefficient 10-6/K | 18,2 |
Mechanical characteristics
| Tensile strength Rm (MPa) | 200 |
| 0,2 % - yield strength RP0,2 (MPa) | 90 |
| Ultimate tensile strength A (%) | 13 |
| Brinell hardness HB10 | 60 |
Technological properties
| Elastic modulus GPa | 65-105 |
| Flexural fatique strength MPa | 75 |
| Shear strength MPa | 165-175 |
Machining brazing-soldering and weldability
| Machinability | 1 |
| Brazing | medium |
| Gals welding | poor |
| Inert gas welding | poor |
Comments
Structural material, good for casting, soft and can be brazed to some extent, resistant to sea water.
Notes on usage
Water and steam valve housings up to 226 °C, normally stressed pump bodies and thin-walled complex castings.
