Copper Alloys, BrassCW508L (CZ108) Sheet & Tube

An alpha brass with good hot and cold working capabilities.

Brasses are alloys of copper and zinc. They may also contain small amounts of other alloying elements to impart advantageous properties. Brasses have high corrosion resistance and high tensile strength. They are also suited to hot forging. Free machining brass sets the standard for machining, by which other metals are compared.

CZ108/CW508L is a high purity cold forming brass. It is used when severe bending properties are required. It is one of the most popular sheet and plate grades due to its hot and cold working capabilities.


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Range

Sheet

If required, some sheet sizes are available bright polished and plastic coated one side. Contact your local Service Centre for details.

Sheet SizeImperial SizesMetric Sizes
2m x 1m3⁄16" - 1⁄4"0.45mm - 5.0mm
4' x 2'26swg - 10swg0.55mm - 3.0mm
8' x 1'0.9mm - 1.5mm

Tube

Tube

Size Range

Size Range
FromTo
Tube (Half Hard) EN124493⁄4" OD x 20 swg3" OD x 16 swg
If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact your local service centre with your specific requirements.

Related Specifications

CZ108/CW508L corresponds to the following designations but may not be a direct equivalent:

  • UNS C27200
  • ISO CuZn37

Properties

Chemical Composition

Applications

  • Heat exchangers
  • Switch components
  • General copper smithing work
  • Scientific applications
  • Radiator tanks
  • Lamp holders
  • Decorative components
  • Chains
  • Fasteners
  • Hinges
  • Locks
  • Pins, rivets, screws & springs

Characteristics

  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Good hot and cold forming properties
  • Very good cold heading attributes
  • Excellent weldability
  • Very good bending properties
  • Reasonable machining properties
  • Good strength properties

Additional Information

Weldability

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