Core Material / Technical Data

Data Sheet CuZn (Copper-Zinc Alloys) 1)

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Standard Specifications DIN / EN CuZn15 CuZn20 CuZn30 CuZn37
CW502L CW503L CW505L CW508L
UNS C23000 C24000 C26000 C27400
Nominal Composition [%] 15 Zn
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20 Zn
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30 Zn
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37 Zn
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Spec. electrical Conductivity 2) [m/(Ohm mm2)] 21,5 18,8 16 15,1
Spec. electrical Conductivity 2) [% IACS] 37 32 28 26
Thermal Conductivity [W/m K] 160 140 125 120
Coefficient of thermal Expansion 3) [10-6 / K] 18 18 20 20
Tensile Strength
annealed
[N/mm2] 350 350 380 380
Elongation
annealed
[%] 30 30 30 30
Tensile Strength
hard
[N/mm2] 600 600 720 720
Spec. Density [g/cm3] 8,75 8,65 8,55 8,50

1) Wire diameter tested: 0,8 mm.
2) At 20 °C.
3) Temperature range 20 °C - 200 °C.