Project Description
W-0
- The W-0 is a bronze alloy also classified as red bronze or leaded gunmetal
- It is semi-hard and offers a good machinability and resistance to sea water. It has a working temperature of up to 225ºC.
- The closest international standards are the EN 1982 CC490K and ASTM B505 C84400.
Chemical composition
| % min. | % máx | |
|---|---|---|
| Cua | Resto | |
| Sn | 1,5 | 3,5 |
| Pb | 4,0 | 9,0 |
| Zn | 7,0 | 11,0 |
| P | – | 0,1 |
| Fe | – | 1,2 |
| Ni | – | 2,0 |
| Sb | – | 0,3 |
| S | – | 0,1 |
a Including nickel
Mechanical properties (Minimum values)
| Moulding process and nomination | Continuous (GC)1 | Centrifugal (GZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength Rm (MPa) |
200 | 200 |
| Yield Point 0,2% Rp0,2 (MPa) |
80 | 80 |
| Elongation 5D A (%) |
12 | 12 |
| HBW (10-1000) | 65 | 65 |
1 For pieces with an exterior diameter of ≤ 300 mm. For larger sizes values to be agreed with the order.
Physical properties
| Density kg/dm3 | 8,7 |
|---|---|
| Specific Heat J/(g*K) |
0,370 |
| Thermal Expansion 10-6 K |
18,0 |
| Thermal Conductivity W/(m*K) |
71 |
| Electrical Conductivity MS/m |
8,5 |
Applications
| Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arquitectura | Ornamental Fixtures | Appearance | Appearance |
| Ornamental Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Ornamental Fixtures | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Ornamental Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Builders’ Hardware | Cases for Dead Bolt Locks | Appearance | Appearance |
| Cases for Dead Bolt Locks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Cases for Dead Bolt Locks | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Cases for Dead Bolt Locks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Dead Bolt Locks | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Dead Bolt Locks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Dead Bolt Locks | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Dead Bolt Locks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Door Hardware for Prisons | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Hardware | Appearance | Appearance | |
| Hardware | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Hardware | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Building | Cooling Equipment | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity |
| Heating Equipment | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Heating Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Heating Equipment | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Consumer | Musical Instruments | Appearance | Appearance |
| Musical Instruments | Casting Characteristics | Castability | |
| Musical Instruments | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Musical Instruments | Damping Characteristics | Resonant Frequency, Damping Capacity | |
| Musical Instruments | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Electrical | Electrical Equipment | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
| Electrical Equipment | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
| Electrical Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Electrical Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Oxidation Resistance | |
| Electrical Equipment | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Industrial | Low Pressure Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
| Low Pressure Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Low Pressure Fittings | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight | |
| Pump Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pump Fixtures | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Pump Fixtures | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Pump Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Valve Bodies for the Water Industry | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valve Seat | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valve Seat | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valve Seat | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valves | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valves | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
| Valves | Machining Characteristics | Excellent Machinability | |
| Valves | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Valves for Water Meters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Valves for Water Meters | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
| Valves for Water Meters | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Valves for Water Meters | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Marine | Boat Parts | Appearance | Appearance |
| Boat Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Boat Parts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Boat Parts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Marine Hardware | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Marine Hardware | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Nuts for Transducers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Nuts for Transducers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water | |
| Nuts for Transducers | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Nuts for Transducers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Plumbing | Fixtures | Appearance | Appearance |
| Fixtures | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Fixtures | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
| Fixtures | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Fixtures | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight | |
| Pipe Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
| Pipe Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
| Pipe Fittings | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight |
Closest international standards
| Area | Standards | Alloy | Code | Former denomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | EN 1982 | CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C (CC490K) | In force | ||
| BS 1400 | LG1 | Annulled | |||
| DIN 1705 | CuSn2ZnPb | Annulled | |||
| NFA 53707 | CuSn3Zn9Pb7 | Annulled | |||
| USA | ASTM B505 | C84400 | In force | ||
| ASTM B271 | C84400 | In force | |||
| Australia | AS 1565 | C83810A | In force | ||
| Japan | JIS H5121 | CAC401C (BC1) | In force | ||
| JIS H5120 | CAC401 | In force | |||
| Germany | DIN 1705 : 1981 | CuSn2ZnPb | 2.1098 | ||
| Australia | AS 1565 : 199 | C83810A | C83810A | 83/ 3/ 9/ 5 Leaded gunmetal | |
| China | GB 1176 : 1987 | CuSn3Zn8Pb6Ni1 | ZCuSn3Zn8Pb6Ni1-S | 3 – 8 – 6 – 1 | |
| Denmark | DS 3001 : 1978 | Rodgods 5214 | 5214 | Rg 3 CuSn3Pb7Zn9 | |
| France | NF A 53-703 : 1987 | CuSn3Zn9Pb7 | CuSn3Zn9Pb7 | ||
| United Kingdom | BS 1400 : 1985 | CuSn3Pb5Zn8 | LG1 | CuSn3Pb5Zn8, LG1 Leaded gunmetal | |
| Russia | GOST 613 : 1979 | BrO3Z7S5N1 | BrO3Z7S5N1 | CuSn3Zn8Pb5 | |
| Switzerland | VSM 10810-1 : 1973 | CuZn8Pb5Ni2Sn | G-CuZn8Pb5Ni2Sn2 |
Optional thermal treatments available on clients’ request
- Stabilised