CZ101 / CW501L Gilding Brass

CW501L / CZ101 is an alpha brass consisting of approximately 90% copper and 10% zinc. Also known as Gilding Metal the CW501L / CZ101 is primarily offered as a sheet grade due to its excellent cold working properties.

The make-up of CW501L / CZ101 means it is not generally susceptible to dezincification or stress corrosion and due to its formability and its attractive rich golden colour it is widely used for architectural and decorative applications. It is also readily enamelled, soldered and brazed.

Related Specifications

CW501L

BS2870: CZ101

C22000

CuZn10

Chemical Composition

Copper                  

89.0-91.0%

Lead            

0.05% max

Iron             

0.10% max

Zinc             

Rem

Others           

0.40% max

 
Key Features

  • Excellent cold formability
  • High resistance to stress corrosion and dezincification
  • Excellent base metal for vitreous enamelling

Typical Physical Properties                   

Melting Point

1045°C

Density                            

8.80 g/cm³

Specific Heat

376 J/Kg°K

Thermal conductivity (RT)                      

188 W/m°K

Thermal expansion coefficient (20-200°C)

18 x 10-6 / °C

Electrical conductivity

44 % IACS 

Electrical Resistivity

0.039 ohm mm2/m

 
Fabrication Properties

Hot Working Temperature Range             

750-900°C

Hot Formability

Good

Cold Formability

Excellent

Cold Reduction Between Anneals

90%

Machinability rating

(free cutting brass = 100)

25 %

Annealing Temp. Range                         

425-600°C

Stress Relieving Temp. Range                 

200-300°C


Joining Methods

Soldering

Excellent

Brazing

Excellent

Oxy-acetylene welding

Good

Gas-shielded arc welding

Good

Resistance welding:   Spot and Seam

Not Recommended

                               Butt

Good

Typical Applications

CW501L / CZ101 is most commonly utilized for architectural applications including decorative metalwork, showcase and window fittings, roofing panels, grillwork, weather-strip, cold-formed angles and channels, ornamental pressing and trim. It is also used for decorative items and jewelry including cosmetic compacts, cases, costume jewelry, emblems, medallions and other items requiring vitreous enamelling or for hardware such as, rivets, screws, wire gauzes and slide / zip fasteners.

This technical information is given by Holme Dodsworth Metals without charge and the user shall employ such information at their own discretion and risk. For more detailed technical advice on temper selection, fabrication, joining, machining, physical and mechanical data please contact us as space does not permit the listing of every feature of the material.