Copper and Copper Alloys

Compositions, Applications and Properties

Copper and Copper Alloys

Compositions, Applications and Properties

Copper Development Association

Publication No 120
April 1998, Revised and reprinted December 2004

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The Introduction explains the rationale of the EN series of standards

for coppers and copper alloys.

Section 1 (page 5) shows, where possible, the equivalents to the old

British Standard materials.

Section 2 (page 8) lists the ranges of compositions and properties of

coppers and copper alloys included in the EN standards that replaced the
old British Standards for these materials. For most materials it is easy to
obtain near-equivalents to those included in previous standards. Full
details of compositions and other requirements are included in the
standards, obtainable from The British Standards Institution.

Section 3 (page 19) includes a selection of tables giving near-equivalents

for the brasses previously included in the British Standards in order to
simplify selection from the very wide range of materials now available.

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CONTENTS
Introduction to Standards 1
The EN Standards 1
Withdrawal of Old Standards 1
Numbers and Titles of Standards 1
Product Forms 1
Material Designations 1
Numbering System 1
Symbol Designations 2
Material Condition (Temper) Designations 2
Castings 2
Examples 2
Ordering Information 2
Typical Properties 2
Declarations of Conformity 2
Table 1 EN Standards for Copper and Copper Alloys 3
Table 2 Listing of Old BS Standards replaced by EN Standards 4
Symbols for Chemical Elements used as Alloying Additions or found as Impurities 4
Conversion Factors 4

Section 1: Conversion of old BS into EN Material Designations 5

Table 3 Unwrought and Wrought Coppers Conversion of Old BS into EN Material Designations 5
Table 4 Wrought Copper Alloys Conversion of Old BS into EN Material Designations 6
Table 5 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Comparison of BS 1400 and EN 1982 7

Section 2: EN Coppers and Copper Alloys 8

Table 6a Unwrought and Wrought Coppers Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 8
Table 6b Unwrought and Wrought Coppers Relevant Standards 9
Table 7 EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses,
and Typical Properties 10/11
Table 8 Wrought Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Compositions, Uses, Typical Mechanical Properties,
Relevant Standards and Approximate Electrical Conductivity 12
Table 9 Wrought Copper-aluminium, Copper-nickel and Copper-nickel-zinc Alloys
Compositions, Uses, Typical Properties, Relevant Standards and Machinability 13
Table 10 Wrought Copper-zinc and Copper-tin Binary Alloys
Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 14
Table 11 Wrought Copper-zinc-lead Alloys (Leaded Brasses)
Compositions, Uses, Typical Properties, Relevant Standards and Machinability 15
Table 12a Wrought, Complex, Copper-zinc Alloys (Special Brasses) Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 16
Table 12b Wrought, Complex, Copper-zinc Alloys (Special Brasses) Relevant Standards 17
Table 13 Copper and Copper Alloys for Welding and Braze Welding
Composition and Melting Ranges (EN 13347) 18

Section 3: Brass Semi-Finished Products 19

Table 14 Brass Rods and Sections Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 19
Table 15 Brass Forgings, Stampings and Hot Pressings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 20
Table 16 Brass Sheet, Strip and Plate Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 21
Table 17 Brass Tubes Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 22
Table 18 Brass Wire Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties 23

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Compositions,
Introduction
Applications
to Standards
and Properties

Introduction
The EN Standards Product Forms
The EN series of standards for copper and copper alloys offers As part of the standardisation process, uniform definitions
a selection of materials to suit a very wide variety of end uses. have now been adopted for all product forms. This will
result in some products having new terminology. As an
They represent a consensus agreement on those most
example, the term wire now includes all material made
frequently ordered by consumers. in coil form.

Commencing in the late 1980s, drafting of European

Standards for Copper and Copper Alloys became a major Material Designations
Material designations (individual copper and copper alloy
activity for national standards organisations and their
identifications) are in two forms, symbol and number.
industrial partners. As with many other existing European national standards,
symbols are based on the ISO compositional system (e.g.
Because a large number of national preferences have needed
CuZn37 is 63/37 brass). ISO and EN symbols may be
to be taken into account against the background of a pan- identical but the detailed compositional limits are not
European agreement to develop tight product standards, the always identical and cannot be assumed to refer to
EN standards are more complex than the old BS standards. unique materials.
Furthermore, the EN standards tend to cover narrower fields
than BS standards; hence there are more alloys in the EN Numbering System
A new numbering system has therefore been developed
series than in the old BS standards.
to offer a more user- and computer-friendly alternative.
The system is a 6-character, alpha-numeric series,
This publication summarises the main compositions and the
beginning C for copper based material; the second letter
range of properties. For full details refer to the standards indicates the product form as follows:-
documents obtainable from: The British Standards
B Materials in ingot form for re-melting to
Institution, 398 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL.
produce cast products
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F Filler materials for brazing and welding
Withdrawal of Old Standards
M Master alloys
As the new standards have been published they were in
conflict with the old British Standards. These were R Refined unwrought copper
withdrawn, as were those of other European countries, S Materials in the form of scrap
leaving Europe with one harmonised series of standards
W Materials in the form of wrought products
published in each country but applicable across all.
X Non-standardised materials
The majority of the new standards, published or due
during the period 1996-2003, caused withdrawal of A three-digit number series in the 3rd, 4th and 5th places
conflicting national standards such as BS 1400 for is used to designate each material and can range from 001
to 999. Numbers are allocated in preferred groups, each
castings, the BS 287x series for wrought materials and the
series being shown below. The sixth character, a letter,
BS 143x series covering coppers for electrical purposes. indicates the copper or alloy grouping as follows:-
Number series Letters Materials
Materials popularly used from the old BS standards
000-099 A or B Copper
continue to be available but the new designations should
100-199 C or D Copper alloys, low alloyed
be used.
(less than 5% alloying
elements)
Numbers and Titles of Standards
200-299 E or F Miscellaneous copper alloys
Table 1 shows EN standards titles, categorised by product
(5% or more alloying
type, and the BS standards that have been replaced. During elements)
the standardisation process, at the stage of draft for public 300-349 G Copperaluminium alloys
comment, an EN number is allocated. At this stage drafts are
350-399 H Coppernickel alloys
identified with the prefix pr. After successful formal vote,
400-449 J Coppernickelzinc alloys
when the draft is approved for publication throughout
450-499 K Coppertin alloys
Europe, the EN implementation uses the same number.
500-599 L or M Copperzinc alloys, binary
Table 2 shows old BS standard numbers in numerical order 600-699 N or P Copperzinclead alloys
and their replacement EN standards. 700-799 R or S Copperzinc alloys, complex

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Symbol Designations Examples

The symbols used are based on the ISO designation CW614N R420 refers to wrought CuZn39Pb3
system (ISO 1191 Pt1). copper-zinc-lead alloy to be
supplied to a minimum tensile
The principal element, copper, is first.
strength of 420 N/mm2
Other alloying elements are included in decreasing
CC750S-GS refers to sand cast CuZn33Pb2
order of percentage content. copper-zinc duplex alloy
Where contents are similar, alphabetical order may be
used.
The numbers after elements represent nominal Ordering Information
compositions. Each product standard gives examples of the full ordering
information required including quantity, product form,
No number is normally used if the nominal standard number, designation, condition, tolerances and
composition is less than 1%. packaging.

Material Condition (Temper) Designations

Material condition (alternative term temper) Typical Properties
designations are defined in EN 1173. In most product In Tables 6 to 12, typical properties are usually shown as
standards, materials are available in a choice of material ranges. For materials available in both soft condition, for
conditions. Depending on the product standard there may example as forging stock, and very hard, for example as
be one or more mandatory properties associated with the spring wire, then the ranges are very wide. Tables 14 to 18
particular material condition. For designation purposes show typical properties for ranges of brasses similar to
the principal mandatory property for each material those previously included in British Standards in order to
condition is identified by a letter, as follows:- give a closer idea of the range of properties available in
each product form.
A Elongation
It is vital that designers and purchasers consult with
B Spring bending limit
suppliers to clarify what property values and
D As drawn, without specified mechanical
combinations are available to be best fit for purpose in the
properties desired product form.
G Grain size
H Hardness (Brinell or Vickers) Declarations of Conformity
M As manufactured, without specified Where the full quality systems standardised in EN ISO
mechanical properties 9001 series of standards are not required, a declaration of
conformity may still be needed to confirm compliance
R Tensile strength
with order requirements:
Y 0.2% proof strength
In EN 1655 Copper and Copper Alloys Declarations of
Products can only be ordered to one material condition Conformity, four levels of declaration of conformity are
and not a combination. However, besides the designating available:
property, other properties may be mandatory; check the Type A for suppliers who do not have a certified quality
standard document for full details. assurance scheme.
Normally three digits, but in a few instances four digits, Type B for suppliers who do not have a certified quality
follow the material condition designating letter, where assurance scheme but have access to an accredited
appropriate, to indicate the value of the mandatory laboratory.
property with the possibility of a final character, S, for
the stress relieved condition. Normally the value refers to Type C for suppliers who have a certified quality
a minimum for the property. Sometimes, as with grain assurance scheme but do not have access to an
size, it refers to a nominal mid-range value. accredited laboratory.

Tables 6 to 12 show not only the existence of copper Type D for suppliers who have both a certified quality
assurance scheme and access to an assessed laboratory.
or copper alloys in particular standards but also the
material conditions available as mandatory properties These declarations are more specific than those based on
within those standards. systems used for steels included in EN 10204 Metallic
Products Types of Inspection Documents.
Castings
For castings, properties are dependent on the casting
process used. This is designated according to the system:
GS sand casting
GM permanent mould casting
GZ centrifugal casting
GC continuous casting
GP pressure diecasting

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Table 1: EN Standards for Copper and Copper Alloys

EN Number Title Nearest Old BS Equivalent
Unwrought Products
1976 Cast unwrought copper products 6017
1977 Copper drawing stock (wire rod) 6926
1978 Copper cathodes 6017
1981 Master alloys -
1982 Ingots and castings 1400
Rolled Flat Products
1172 Sheet and strip for building purposes 2870
1652 Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general purposes 2870, 2875
1653 Plate, sheet and circles for boilers, pressure vessels and hot water storage units 2870, 2875
1654 Strip for springs and connectors 2870
1758 Strip for lead frames -
13148 Hot dip tinned strip -
14436 Electrolytically tinned strip -
Tubes
1057 Seamless, round tubes for water and gas in sanitary and heating applications 2871 Pt 1
12449 Seamless, round tubes for general purposes 2871 Pt 2
12450 Seamless, round capillary tubes -
12451 Seamless, round tubes for heat exchangers 2871 Pt 3
12452 Rolled, finned, seamless tubes for heat exchangers -
12735 Seamless round tubes for air conditioning and refrigeration -
Part 1: Tubes for piping systems -
Part 2: Tubes for equipment -
13348 Seamless, round copper tubes for medical gases -
13349 Pre-insulated copper tubes with solid covering -
Rod/Bar, Wire, Profiles
12163 Rod for general purposes 2874
12164 Rod for free machining purposes 2874
12165 Wrought and unwrought forging stock 2872
12166 Wire for general purposes 2873
12167 Profiles and rectangular bar for general purposes 2874
12168 Hollow rod for free machining purposes -
13347 Rod and wire for welding and braze welding 1453, 1845, 2901
Electrical Purposes
13599 Copper plate, sheet and strip for electrical purposes 4608
13600 Seamless copper tubes for electrical purposes 1977
13601 Copper rod, bar and wire for general electrical purposes 1433, 1432, 4109
13602 Drawn round copper wire for the manufacture of electrical conductors 4109
13604 Products of high conductivity copper for electronic tubes, semiconductor devices and vacuum applications 3839
13605 Copper profiles for electrical purposes -
60317-0-1 Enamelled copper wire 6811
Forgings and Fittings
1254 Pt 1-5 Plumbing fittings 864
prEN1254 Pt 6-7 Plumbing fittings -
12420 Forgings 2872
prEN14905 Recommended practice for the installation of plumbing fittings -
Test Methods
723 Combustion method for determination of carbon on the inner surface of copper tubes or fittings -
1971 Eddy current test for tubes -
12384 Determination of spring bending limit on strip -
12893 Determination of spiral elongation number DD79
13147 Determination of residual stresses in the border area of strip -
13603 Test methods for assessing protective tin coatings on drawn round copper wire for electrical purposes -
ISO 196 Detection of residual stress - mercury(l) nitrate test -
ISO 2624 Estimation of average grain size -
ISO 2626 Hydrogen embrittlement test 5899
ISO 6509 Determination of dezincification resistance of brass -
Miscellaneous
1173 Material condition or temper designation -
1412 European numbering system -
1655 Declarations of conformity -
10204 Metallic products - types of inspection documents -
12861 Scrap -
CR13388 Copper and copper alloys - Compendium of compositions and products -

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Table 2: Listing of Old BS Standards replaced by EN Standards

Old BS Standard Title (abbreviated) EN Standards

1400 Copper and copper alloy ingots and castings 1982

1432 Drawn copper strip for electrical purposes 13601

1433 Copper rod and bar for electrical purposes 13601

1434 Copper sections in bars, blanks and segments for commutators (electrical purposes) n/a

1453 Filler metals for gas welding 13347

1845 Filler metals for brazing 13347

1977 Copper tubes for electrical purposes 13600

2870 Sheet, strip and foil 1172, 1652, 1653, 1654

2871 Pt 1 Tubes for water, gas and sanitation 1057

2871 Pt 2 Tubes for general purposes 12449

2871 Pt 3 Tubes for heat exchangers 12451

2872 Forgings and forging stock 12165, 12420

2873 Wire 12166

2874 Rods and sections 12163, 12164, 12167

2875 Pt 3 Plate 1652, 1653

2901 Copper and copper alloy filler wires for gas shielded arc welding 13347

3839 Oxygen free high conductivity copper for electronic tubes and semiconductor devices 13604

4109 Copper wire for electrical purposes 13602

4577 Materials for resistance welding electrodes n/a

4608 Copper sheet, strip and foil for electrical purposes 13599

6017 Copper refinery shapes 1976, 1978

6811 Winding wires (part) 13602

6926 Copper wire rod for electrical purposes 1977

Symbols for chemical elements used as Conversion factors

alloying additions or found as impurities All units quoted are those used in the relevant standards.
Ag Silver The following conversions may be used for other units:
Al Aluminium 1N/mm2 = 1 MPa
As Arsenic = 10-1 hbar
Au Gold = 6.4749 x 10-2 tonf/in2
B Boron = 145.038 lbf/in2
Be Beryllium = 0.101972 kgf/mm2
Bi Bismuth
Cd Cadmium
Co Cobalt
Cr Chromium
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Nb Niobium
Ni Nickel
O Oxygen
P Phosphorus
Pb Lead
S Sulphur
Sb Antimony
Si Silicon
Sn Tin
Te Tellurium
Zn Zinc
Zr Zirconium

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Table 3: Unwrought and Wrought Coppers - Conversion of Old BS into EN Material Designations

EN Material Designation
Nearest Old BS Equivalent
Number
Symbol Main Table Number
Wrought Unwrought Wrought Unwrought

Copper Cathode 6a, 6b

- Cu-CATH-1 Cu-CATH-1 - CR001A

- Cu-CATH-2 Cu-CATH-2 - CR002A

Coppers ex Cu-CATH-1 6a, 6b

C100 - Cu-ETP1 CW003A CR003A

- - Cu-OF1 CW007A CR007A

C110 Cu-OFE Cu-OFE CW009A CR009A

- - Cu-PHCE CW022A CR022A

Other Unalloyed Coppers 6a, 6b

C101 Cu-ETP-2 Cu-ETP CW004A CR004A

C102 Cu-FRHC Cu-FRHC CW005A CR005A

C103 Cu-OF Cu-OF CW008A CR008A

C104 Cu-FRTP Cu-FRTP CW006A CR006A

C105 Cu-AS - - -

Phosphorus - containing Coppers 6a, 6b

- - Cu-PHC CW020A CR020A

- - Cu-HCP CW021A CR021A

- - Cu-DLP CW023A CR023A

C106 Cu-DHP Cu-DHP CW024A CR024A

- - Cu-DXP - CR025A

C107 Cu-AsP - - -

Silver-bearing Coppers 6a, 6b

Tough Pitch

C101 Cu-Ag-2 CuAg0.04 CW011A CR011A

C101 Cu-Ag-3 CuAg0.07 CW012A CR012A

C101 Cu-Ag-4 CuAg0.10 CW013A CR013A

Phosphorus Deoxidised

- - CuAg0.04P CW014A CR014A

- - CuAg0.07P CW015A CR015A

- - CuAg0.10P CW016A CR016A

Oxygen Free

C103 Cu-Ag-OF2 CuAg0.04(OF) CW017A CR017A

- - CuAg0.07(OF) CW018A CR018A

C103 Cu-Ag-OF4 CuAg0.10(OF) CW019A CR019A

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Table 4: Wrought Copper Alloys Conversion of Old BS into EN Material Designations
(These are arranged broadly in increasing order of alloying content)
EN Material Designation EN Material Designation
Nearest Old BS Equivalent Table No Nearest Old BS Equivalent Table No
Symbol Number Symbol Number
Heat-treatable Alloys 8 Copper-zinc-lead Alloys (Leaded Brasses) - continued 11
CB101 CuBe1.7 CW100C - CuZn42PbAl CW621N
- CuBe2 CW101C CuZn43Pb1Al CW622N
- CuBe2Pb CW102C CZ130 CuZn43Pb2Al CW624N
- CuCo1Ni1Be CW103C CZ130 CuZn43Pb2 CW623N
C112 CuCo2Be CW104C - CuZn37Pb0.5 CW604N
- CuNi2Be CW110C - CuZn37Pb1 CW605N
CC101 CuCr1 CW105C
Copper-zinc Alloys (Special Brasses) (Corrosion Resistant Alloys) 12
CC102 CuCr1Zr CW106C
C113 CuNi1P CW108C CZ127 CuZn13Al1Ni1Si1 CW700R
- CuNi1Si CW109C CZ110 CuZn20Al2As CW702R
- CuNi2Si CW111C CZ111 CuZn28Sn1As CW706R
- CuNi3Si1 CW112C CZ126 CuZn30As CW707R
- CuZr CW120C CZ105 CuZn30As CW707R
Non Heat-treatable Alloys - Free Machining 8 - CuZn38AlFeNiPbSn CW715R
- CuPb1P CW113C - CuZn38Sn1As CW717R
C109 CuTeP CW118C - CuZn32Pb2AsFeSi CW709R
C111 CuSP CW114C CZ134 CuZn36Pb2Sn1 CW711R
Non Heat-treatable Alloys - Other 8 CZ112 CuZn36Sn1Pb CW712R
- CuFe2P CW107C CZ113 - -
- CuSi1 CW115C - CuZn37Pb1Sn1 CW714R
CS101 CuSi3Mn CW116C CZ133 CuZn39Sn1 CW719R
- CuSn0.15 CW117C High Tensile Brasses 12
- CuZn0.5 CW119C - CuZn23Al6Mn4Fe3Pb CW704R
C108 CuCd - CZ116 CuZn25Al5Fe2Mn2Pb CW705R
- CuCd0.7 CW130C - CuZn35Ni3Mn2AlPb CW710R
- CuCd1.0 CW131C CZ114 CuZn40Mn1Pb1AlFeSn CW721R
Copper-tin (Phosphor Bronze) 10 CZ115 CuZn40Mn1Pb1FeSn CW722R
PB101 CuSn4 CW450K - CuZn31Si1 CW708R
PB102 CuSn5 CW451K CZ135 CuZn37Mn3Al2PbSi CW713R
PB103 CuSn6 CW452K - CuZn39Mn1AlPbSi CW718R
PB104 CuSn8 CW453K Other Brasses 12
- CuSn8P CW459K - CuZn19Sn CW701R
- CuSn4Pb2P CW455K - CuZn23Al3Co CW703R
- CuSn4Te1P CW457K - CuZn38Mn1Al CW716R
- CuSn5Pb1 CW458K CZ136 CuZn40Mn1Pb1 CW720R
- CuSn8PbP CW460K - CuZn40Mn2Fe1 CW723R
- CuSn3Zn9 CW454K Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronze) 9
- CuSn4Pb4Zn4 CW456K - CuAl5As CW300G
Copper-zinc (Brass) 10 CA101 - -
CZ125 CuZn5 CW500L CA107 CuAl6Si2Fe CW301G
CZ101 CuZn10 CW501L - CuAl7Si2 CW302G
CZ102 CuZn15 CW502L CA106 CuAl8Fe3 CW303G
CZ103 CuZn20 CW503L CA102 - -
- CuZn28 CW504L CA105 CuAl9Ni3Fe2 CW304G
CZ106 CuZn30 CW505L CA103 - -
- CuZn33 CW506L - CuAl10Fe1 CW305G
CZ107 CuZn36 CW507L - CuAl10Fe3Mn2 CW306G
CZ108 CuZn37 CW508L CA104 CuAl10Ni5Fe4 CW307G
CZ109 CuZn40 CW509L - CuAl11Fe6Ni6 CW308G
Copper-zinc-lead Alloys (Leaded Brasses) 11 Copper-nickel 9
CZ104 - - CN105 CuNi25 CW350H
CZ124 CuZn36Pb3 CW603N CN101 - -
CZ121Pb4 CuZn38Pb4 CW609N - CuNi9Sn2 CW351H
CZ121Pb3 CuZn39Pb3 CW614N CN102 CuNi10Fe1Mn CW352H
CZ122 CuZn40Pb2 CW617N CN103 - -
CZ119 CuZn37Pb2 CW606N CN104 - -
CZ131 CuZn37Pb2 CW606N CN106 - -
CZ120 CuZn38Pb2 CW608N CN108 CuNi30Fe2Mn2 CW353H
CZ128 CuZn38Pb2 CW608N CN107 CuNi30Mn1Fe CW354H
CZ120 CuZn39Pb2 CW612N Copper-nickel-zinc (Nickel Silver) 9
CZ128 CuZn39Pb2 CW612N NS103 CuNi10Zn27 CW401J
CZ118 CuZn35Pb1 CW600N NS104 CuNi12Zn24 CW403J
CZ119 CuZn35Pb2 CW601N NS111 CuNi12Zn25Pb1 CW404J
CZ131 CuZn35Pb2 CW601N - CuNi12Zn29 CW405J
- CuZn38Pb1 CW607N - CuNi12Zn30Pb1 CW406J
CZ123 CuZn39Pb0.5 CW610N NS105 - -
CZ137 CuZn39Pb0.5 CW610N NS112 - -
CZ129 CuZn39Pb1 CW611N NS113 CuNi18Zn19Pb1 CW408J
CZ132 CuZn36Pb2As CW602N NS106 CuNi18Zn20 CW409J
- CuZn39Pb2Sn CW613N NS107 CuNi18Zn27 CW410J
- CuZn40Pb2Sn CW619N NS108 - -
- CuZn39Pb3Sn CW615N NS109 - -
- CuZn40Pb1Al CW616N - CuNi7Zn39Pb3Mn2 CW400J
- CuZn40Pb2Al CW618N NS101 CuNi10Zn42Pb2 CW402J
- CuZn41Pb1Al CW620N - CuNi12Zn38Mn5Pb2 CW407J

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Table 5: Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings - Comparison of BS 1400 and EN 1982
Showing near equivalents where standardised in EN 1982 and original compositional symbols for guidance where no near equivalent is included.
See Table 7 for full details of compositions and properties.

EN Relevant Casting Processes and Designations (3)

Nearest Equivalent in Old EN Material Designation Number
EN or ISO Symbol for Castings (1)
BS 1400 or BS 4577 for Castings (2) GM GS GZ GP GC
Die Casting Sand Centrifugal Pressure Die Continuous
Copper and Copper-chromium (High Conductivity Coppers)
HCC1 Cu-C CC040A
CC1-TF CuCr1-C CC140C
A4/1 G-CuNiP
A3/2 G-CuNi2Si
A3/1 G-CuCo2Be
A4/2 G-CuBe
Copper-zinc (Brasses)
DZR1 CuZn35Pb2Al-C CC752S
DZR2 CuZn33Pb2Si-C CC751S
- CuZn37Pb2Ni1AlFe-C CC753S
PCB1 G-CuZn40Pb
DCB1 CuZn38Al-C CC767S
DCB2 G-CuZn37Sn
DCB3 CuZn39Pb1Al-C CC754S
- CuZn39Pb1AlB-C CC755S
SCB1 G-CuZn25Pb3Sn2
SCB2 G-CuZn30Pb3
SCB3 CuZn33Pb2-C CC750S
SCB4 G-CuZn36Sn
SCB5 G-CuZn10Sn
SCB6 CuZn15As-C CC760S
- CuZn16Si4-C CC761S
- CuZn32Al2Mn2Fe1-C CC763S
- CuZn34Mn3Al2Fe1-C CC764S
HTB1 CuZn35Mn2Al1Fe1-C CC765S
HTB2 G-CuZn36Al4FeMn
HTB3 CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3-C CC762S
- CuZn37Al1-C CC766S
Copper-tin (Gunmetals and Phosphor Bronzes)
CT1 CuSn10-C CC480K
PB1 CuSn11P-C CC481K
- CuSn11Pb2-C CC482K
PB2 CuSn12-C CC483K
CT2 CuSn12Ni2-C CC484K
PB4 G-CuSn10PbP
LPB1 G-CuSn7PbP
Copper-tin-lead (Gunmetals and Leaded Bronzes)
LG1 CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C CC490K
LG2 CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C CC491K
LG3 G-CuSn7Pb4Zn2
LG4 CuSn7Zn2Pb3-C CC492K
- CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C CC493K
LB1 CuSn7Pb15-C CC496K
LB2 CuSn10Pb10-C CC495K
LB3 G-CuSn10Pb5
LB4 CuSn5Pb9-C CC494K
LB5 CuSn5Pb20-C CC497K
G1 G-CuSn10Zn2
G2 G-CuSn8Zn4Pb
G3 G-CuSn7Ni5Zn3
Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronzes)
- CuAl9-C CC330G
AB1 CuAl10Fe2-C CC331G
- CuAl10Ni3Fe2-C CC332G
AB2 CuAl10Fe5Ni5-C CC333G
- CuAl11Fe6Ni6-C CC334G
AB3 G-CuAl6Si2Fe
Copper-manganese-aluminium
CMA1 CuMn11Al8Fe3Ni3-C CC212E
CMA2 G-CuMn13Al9Fe3Ni3
Copper-nickel (Cupro-nickels)
- CuNi10Fe1Mn1-C CC380H
- CuNi30Fe1Mn1-C CC381H
CN1 CuNi30Cr2FeMnSi-C CC382H
CN2 CuNi30Fe1Mn1NbSi-C CC383H

Notes: (3) GM - permanent mould casting

(1) Symbol finishes with B for material in ingot form GS - sand casting
(2) Number begins CB for material in ingot form GZ - centrifugal
NB: Ingots are not specified for high conductivity coppers GP - pressure die casting
GC - continuous casting
Method of casting affects properties significantly.
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 Table 6a: Unwrought (1) and Wrought Coppers Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties
Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max Nearest Old BS Equivalent Electrical Properties
Typical Mechanical Properties
Number at 20C (Annealed)
Cu Characteristics and Uses
Max of 19 listed elements (2), Unwrought Max. Mass Nominal Min. 0.2% Proof Tensile
Symbol (incl. 0.015 Wrought Elongation Hardness
Unwrought Wrought other than Cu (BS 6017) Resistivity Conductivity Strength Strength
max Ag) (%) (HV)
(1 g/m2) (% IACS) (N/mm2) (N/mm2)
Copper Cathode
Cu-CATH-1 CR001A Rem. 0.0065 excl. O 0.04 max O Cu-CATH-1 Flat products for remelting 0.15176 101.0

Cu-CATH-2 CR002A 99.90 min. 0.03 excl. Ag, O Cu-CATH-2 made by electrolytic deposition. 0.15328 100.0
Coppers ex Cu-CATH-1

Cu-ETP1 CR003A CW003A Rem. 0.0065 excl. O 0.04 max O Cu-ETP1 C100 For re-draw to wire; suitable for high 0.15176 101.0
speed annealing and enamelling.

Cu-OF1 CR007A CW007A Rem. 0.0065 excl. O Cu-OF C103 Oxygen-free version of ETP1 for use 0.15176 101.0
in reducing atmospheres.
Properties similar to those for Cu-ETP
Oxygen-free and low phosphorus coppers,

Section 2: EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

Cu-OFE CR009A CW009A 99.99 min. 15 elements listed individually Cu-OFE C110 0.15176 101.0
suitable for use in electronic vacuum devices.
Cu-PHCE CR022A CW022A 99.99 min. P 0.001-0.006 0.15328 100.0
plus 14 elements listed individually
Other Unalloyed Coppers
Suitable for conductors and fabricated
Cu-ETP CR004A CW004A 99.90 min. 0.03 excl. Ag, O Cu-ETP-2 C101 electrical components but not 0.15328 100.0 50-340 200-400 50-5 40-120
in reducing atmospheres.
Cu-FRHC CR005A CW005A 99.90 min. 0.04 excl. Ag, O Cu-FRHC C102 0.15328 100.0 Properties similar to those for Cu-ETP

Copper and Copper Alloys

Cu-OF Cu-OF Oxygen-free version of Cu-ETP
CR008A CW008A 99.95 min. 0.03 excl. Ag C103 for use in reducing atmospheres. 0.15328 100.0 50-340 200-400 50-5 40-120

Cu-FRTP CR006A CW006A 99.90 min. 0.05 excl. Ag, Ni, O Cu-FRTP C104 General engineering and building 50-340 200-400 50-5 40-120
applications - not in reducing atmospheres.
Phosphoruscontaining Coppers
Cu-PHC CR020A CW020A 99.95 min. 0.03 excl. Ag & P (P 0.001-0.006) Phosphorus deoxidised coppers 0.15328 100.0 Properties similar to those for Cu-DLP
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for general and chemical engineering

Cu-HCP CR021A CW021A 99.95 min. 0.03 excl. Ag & P (P 0.002-0.007) applications, particularly when 0.15596 98.3 50 200 30 45
brazing or welding is involved.
Cu-DLP CR023A CW023A 99.90 min. 0.03 excl. Ag, Ni & P (P 0.005-0.013) 50-340 200-400 50-5 40-120
PHC & HCP are suited to
Cu-DHP CR024A CW024A 99.90 min. P 0.015-0.040 Cu-DHP C106 electrical applications. 50-340 200-400 50-5 40-120
Cu-DXP is used for anodes
Cu-DXP CR025A 99.90 min. 0.03 excl. Ag, Ni & P (P 0.04-0.06) for electroplating. Properties similar to those for Cu-DLP
Silverbearing Coppers
Tough Pitch
0.03 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.03-0.05)
Cu-Ag 0.04 CR011A CW011A Rem. Cu-Ag-2 C101 0.15328 100.0
0.04 max
0.03 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.06-0.08)
Cu-Ag 0.04 CR012A CW012A Rem. Cu-Ag-3 C101 0.15328 100.0
0.04 max
0.03 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.08-0.012)
Cu-Ag 0.10 CR013A CW013A Rem. Cu-Ag-4 C101 0.15328 100.0
0.04 max
Phosphorus Deoxidised Increasing additions of silver
0.03 excl. Ag & P (Ag 0.03-0.05) give increase in creep strength
Cu-Ag 0.04P CR014A CW014A Rem. - - and resistance to softening in 0.15596 98.3
P 0.001-0.007 Properties similar to those for Cu-ETP
elevated service temperatures. at ambient temperatures
0.03 excl. Ag & P (Ag 0.06-0.08)
Cu-Ag 0.07P CR015A CW015A Rem. - - 0.15596 98.3
P 0.001-0.007 Good creep resistance to 250C
0.03 excl. Ag & P (Ag 0.08-0.12) (short times at 350C).
Cu-Ag 0.10P CR016A CW016A Rem. - - 0.15596 98.3
P 0.001-0.007
Oxygen Free
Cu-Ag 0.04(OF) CR017A CW017A Rem. 0.0065 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.03-0.05) Cu-Ag-OF2 C103 0.15328 100.0

Cu-Ag 0.07(OF) CR018A CW018A Rem. 0.0065 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.06-0.08) - - 0.15328 100.0

Cu-Ag 0.10(OF) CR019A CW019A Rem. 0.0065 excl. Ag & O (Ag 0.08-0.12) Cu-Ag-OF4 C103 0.15328 100.0

Notes:
(1) Unwrought coppers in EN 1976 Cast Unwrought Copper Products and EN 1978 - Copper Cathodes
(2) Ag, As, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, O, P, Pb, S, Sb, Se, Si, Sn, Te, Zn
 Table 6b: Unwrought (1) and Wrought Coppers - Relevant Standards
Material Designation Inclusion in the following EN Standards with Indicated Material Conditions (2)
Symbol Number 1652 1653 1758 12163 12165 12166 12167 12449 12451 12452 1977 13599 13600 13601 13602 13605

Finned Copper
Plate, Plate, Strip for Profiles, Tubes for Seamless
Rod Forging Tubes Tubes for Drawing Copper Plate, Copper Rod, Drawn Round Copper
Unwrought Wrought Strip, Sheet, Sheet, Lead Wire Rectangular Heat Copper
(3) Stock (3) Heat Stock Sheet, Strip Bar, Wire Copper Wire Profiles
Circles (3) Circles (4) Frames Bar Exchangers Tubes
Exchangers (Wire Rod)

Copper Cathode (For Electrical Purposes)

Cu-CATH-1 CR001A

Cu-CATH-2 CR002A

Coppers ex Cu-CATH-1

Cu-ETP1 CR003A CW003A SV AR

Cu-OF1 CR007A CW007A EV AR

Cu-OFE CR009A CW009A EV

Cu-PHCE CR022A CW022A EV

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

Other Unalloyed Coppers

Cu-ETP CR004A CW004A RH MH V MRH DRH DRH AR DRH

Copper and Copper Alloys

Cu-FRHC CR005A CW005A MRH DRH DRH AR DRH

Cu-OF CR008A CW008A RH MH EV MRH DRH DRH AR DRH

Cu-FRTP CR006A CW006A RH MRH

Phosphorus-containing Coppers
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Cu-PHC CR020A CW020A EV MRH DRH DRH DRH

Cu-HCP CR021A CW021A MH EV MRH DRH DRH DRH

Cu-DLP CR023A CW023A RH R RH MRH MRH

Cu-DHP CR024A CW024A RH R MRH MH MRHG MRH MRH RH RH

Cu-DXP CR025A

Silver-bearing Coppers

CuAg0.04 CR011A CW011A V DRH DRH

CuAg0.07 CR012A CW012A V DRH DRH

CuAg0.10 CR013A CW013A V MRH DRH DRH DRH

CuAg0.04P CR014A CW014A EV DRH DRH

CuAg0.07P CR015A CW015A EV DRH DRH

CuAg0.10P CR016A CW016A EV MRH DRH DRH DRH

CuAg0.04(OF) CR017A CW017A EV DRH DRH

CuAg0.07(OF) CR018A CW018A EV DRH DRH

CuAg0.10(OF) CR019A CW019A EV MRH DRH DRH DRH

Notes:
(1) Unwrought coppers in EN 1976 Cast Unwrought Copper H mandatory hardness
Products and EN 1978 Copper Cathodes M as manufactured
R mandatory tensile strength
(2) A mandatory elongation S spiral elongation test
D cold worked V volume resistivity test
E mandatory hydrogen embrittlement test
G mandatory grain size (3) For general purposes
(4) For boilers, pressure vessels and hot water storage units
 Table 7: EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties

Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

Relevant Casting Processes and
Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max (Properties vary significantly with
Nearest Designations (4)
method of casting)
Equivalent Characteristics
Symbol Number 0.2%
for for
in Old and Uses
Proof Tensile Elongation Hardness GM GS GZ GP GC
Cu Al Fe Mn Ni P Pb Si Sn Zn Others BS 1400
Castings Castings Strength Strength (%) (HB) Die
Sand
Centri Pressure
Continuous
(N/mm )2 (N/mm 2)
Casting -fugal Die
(1) (2)
Copper and Copper-chromium (High Conductivity Coppers)
Electrical and thermal
Cu-C CC040A Castings shall be made from the copper grades Cu-CATH-2, Cu-ETP-2 and Cu-FRHC HCC1 applications. 40 150 25 40
Additionally specified
by minimum
conductivity
CuCr1-C CC140C Rem. 0.4 - 1.2 Cr CC1 - TF requirements. 250 350 10 95
eg. 93-99% IACS
Copper-zinc (Brasses)
CuZn33Pb2-C CC750S 63.0 - 66.0 1.0 1.0 - 3.0 1.5 Rem. SCB3 General purpose 70 180 12 45
applications
Dezincification
CuZn33Pb2Si-C CC751S 63.5 - 66.0 0.25 - 0.5 0.8 1.3 - 2.2 0.065 - 1.1 Rem. DZR2 resistant alloys for 280 400 5 110
water fittings in

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

CuZn35Pb2Al-C CC752S 61.5 - 64.5 0.3 - 0.70 1.5 - 2.5 Rem. 0.15 As DZR1 areas with 120 280 10 70
aggressive waters.
Fine grained, freely
CuZn37Pb2Ni1AlFe-C CC753S 58.0 - 61.0 0.4 - 0.8 0.5 - 0.8 0.5 - 1.2 1.8 - 2.5 0.8 Rem. - machinable. 150 300 15 90

General purposes,

Copper and Copper Alloys

CuZn39Pb1Al-C CC754S 58.0 - 63.0 0.8 1.0 0.5 - 2.5 1.0 Rem. DCB3 extensively for 120 280 10 70
plumbing fittings.
Boron in CC755S
gives superior
CuZn39Pb1AlB-C CC755S 59.5 - 61.0 0.05 - 0.2 1.2 - 1.7 Rem. (3) - strength for thin 180 350 10 90
sections.
Brazable. Good
CuZn15As-C CC760S 83.0 - 88.0 Rem. 0.05 - 0.15 As SCB6 70 160 20 45
10

corrosion resistance.
Silicon brass for
CuZn16Si4-C CC761S 78.0 - 83.0 0.1 1.0 0.8 3.0 - 5.0 Rem. - valves and water 300 500 8 130
fittings.

CuZn25Al5Mn4Fe3-C CC762S 60.0 - 67.0 3.0 - 7.0 1.5 - 4.0 2.5 - 5.0 3.0 Rem. HTB3 High tensile 480 750 5 190
brasses for
CuZn32Al2Mn2Fe1-C CC763S 59.0 - 67.0 1.0 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.0 1.0 - 3.5 2.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 Rem. - engineering 200 430 8 110
castings when
good wear
CuZn34Mn3Al2Fe1-C CC764S 55.0 - 66.0 1.0 - 3.0 0.5 - 2.5 1.0 - 4.0 3.0 Rem. - resistance is 260 600 12 140
required and high
CuZn35Mn2Al1Fe1-C CC765S 57.0 - 65.0 0.5 - 2.5 0.5 - 2.0 0.5 - 3.0 6.0 1.0 Rem. HTB1 loads encountered. 200 480 18 110

CuZn37Al1-C CC766S 60.0 - 64.0 0.3 - 1.8 2.0 Rem. - General purpose, high 170 450 25 105
quality engineering
CuZn38Al-C CC767S 59.0 - 64.0 0.1 - 0.8 1.0 Rem. DCB1 castings. 130 380 30 75

Copper-tin (Gunmetals and Phosphor-Bronzes)

CuSn10-C CC480K 88.0 - 90.0 2.0 0.2 1.0 9.0 - 11.0 CT1 For gears and 160 270 10 80
general bearing
applications offering
CuSn11P-C CC481K 87.0 - 89.5 0.5 - 1.0 10.0 - 11.5 PB1 higher 170 310 4 85
corrosion/erosion
resistance than
CuSn11Pb2-C CC482K 83.5 - 87.0 2.0 0.40 1.0 - 2.5 10.5 - 12.5 2.0 - gunmetals. The lead 150 280 5 90
in CC482K gives
improved
CuSn12-C CC483K 85.0 - 88.5 2.0 0.60 0.7 11.0 - 13.0 PB2 machinability and 150 270 5 85
the nickel in CC484K
increases strength
CuSn12Ni2-C CC484K 84.5 - 87.5 1.5 - 2.5 0.05 - 0.40 11.0 - 13.0 CT2 and hardness. 180 300 10 95

Notes: (4) GM permanent mould casting

(1) Symbol finishes B for material in ingot form GS sand casting
(2) Number begins CB for material in ingot form GZ centrifugal casting
NB. Ingots are not specified for high conductivity coppers GP pressure die casting
(3) Boron for grain refining GC continuous casting
 Table 7 (continued): EN 1982 Copper and Copper Alloy Ingots and Castings Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties

Typical Minimum Mechanical Properties

Relevant Casting Processes and
Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max (Properties vary significantly with
Nearest method of casting) Designations (4)
Equivalent Characteristics
Symbol Number in Old and Uses 0.2% GM GS GZ GP GC
Tensile
for for BS 1400 Proof Strength Elongation Hardness
Cu Al Fe Mn Ni P Pb Si Sn Zn Others Strength (N/mm2 Die Centri Pressure
Castings Castings ) (%) (HB) Sand Continuous
(1) (2) (N/mm2) Casting -fugal Die

Copper-tin-lead (Gunmetals and Leaded Bronzes)

CuSn3Zn8Pb5-C CC490K 81.0 - 86.0 2.0 0.05 3.0 - 6.0 2.0 - 3.5 7.0 - 9.5 LG1 Leaded gunmetals 100 220 12 70
giving good corrosion
resistance with
CuSn5Zn5Pb5-C CC491K 83.0 - 87.0 2.0 0.10 4.0 - 6.0 4.0 - 6.0 4.0 - 6.0 LG2 110 230 10 65
moderate strength
and good
CuSn7Zn2Pb3-C CC492K 85.0 - 89.0 2.0 0.10 2.5 - 3.5 6.0 - 8.0 1.5 - 3.5 LG4 castability. 130 240 12 70
Applications include
pumps, valves
CuSn7Zn4Pb7-C CC493K 81.0 - 85.0 2.0 0.10 5.0 - 8.0 6.0 - 8.0 2.0 - 5.0 - and bearings. 120 240 12 70

CuSn5Pb9-C CC494K 80.0 - 87.0 2.0 0.10 8.0 - 10.0 4.0 - 6.0 2.0 LB4 Leaded tin bronzes 80 200 6 60

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

whose plasticity
increases with
CuSn10Pb10-C CC495K 78.0 - 82.0 2.0 0.10 8.0 - 11.0 9.0 - 11.0 2.0 LB2 lead content for 110 220 5 65
bearings when
some measure of
CuSn7Pb15-C CC496K 74.0 - 80.0 0.5 - 2.0 0.10 13.0 - 17.0 6.0 - 8.0 2.0 LB1 plasticity is required 90 200 8 65

Copper and Copper Alloys

and for when there is
a risk of scoring
CuSn5Pb20-C CC497K 70.0 - 78.0 0.5 - 2.0 0.10 18.0 - 23.0 4.0 - 6.0 2.0 LB5 75 175 6 50
mating materials.

Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronzes)

Resists tarnishing.
11

Building and
CuAl9-C CC330G 88.0 - 92.0 8.0 - 10.5 1.2 0.50 1.0 - 170 470 15 100
decorative
components.

CuAl10Fe2-C CC331G 83.0 - 89.5 8.5 - 10.5 1.5 - 3.5 1.0 1.5 AB1 For highly stressed 200 550 18 130
components in
corrosive
CuAl10Ni3Fe2-C CC332G 80.0 - 86.0 8.5 - 10.5 1.0 - 3.0 2.0 1.5 - 4.0 - environments 220 550 20 120
where high wear and
shock loads
CuAl10Fe5Ni5-C CC333G 76.0 - 83.0 8.5 - 10.5 4.0 - 5.5 3.0 4.0 - 6.0 AB2 may be encountered. 280 650 12 150
Pumps, bearings,
tools, bushings,
CuAl11Fe6Ni6-C CC334G 72.0 - 78.0 10.0 - 12.0 4.0 - 7.0 2.5 4.0 - 7.5 - 380 750 5 185
housings.

Copper-manganese-aluminium
Seawater handling
CuMn11Al8Fe3Ni3-C CC212E 68.0 - 77.0 7.0 - 9.0 2.0 - 4.0 8.0 - 15.0 1.5 - 4.5 CMA1 components, 275 630 18 150
propellers.
Copper-nickel

CuNi10Fe1Mn1-C CC380H 84.5 1.0 - 1.8 1.0 - 1.5 9.0 - 11.0 1.0 Nb - 100 280 25 70
High strength
CuNi30Fe1Mn1-C CC381H 64.5 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.2 29.0 - 31.0 - and corrosion 120 340 18 80
resistance for the
0.15 Zr most arduous marine
CuNi30Cr2FeMnSi-C CC382H Rem. 0.5 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.0 29.0 - 32.0 0.15 - 0.50 1.5 - 2.0 Cr CN1 applications. Pipe 250 440 18 115
0.25 Ti fittings and flanges in
chemical engineering.
CuNi30Fe1Mn1NbSi-C CC383H Rem. 0.5 - 1.5 0.6 - 1.2 29.0 - 31.0 0.3 - 0.7 0.5 - 1.0 Nb CN2 230 440 18 115

Notes: (4) GM permanent mould casting

(1) Symbol finishes B for material in ingot form GS sand casting
(2) Number begins CB for material in ingot form GZ centrifugal casting
NB: Ingots are not specified for high conductivity coppers GP pressure die casting
(3) Boron for grain refining GC continuous casting
 Table 8: Wrought Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Compositions, Uses, Typical Mechanical Properties, Relevant Standards and Approximate Electrical Conductivity

Inclusion in the following EN Standards with Indicated Material Conditions (1)

Material Designation Composition, %, Range or max Typical Mechanical Properties Approx.
Nearest 1652 1654 12163 12164 12165 12166 12167 12168 12449 Conduc-
Old BS Characteristics and Uses 0.2% Plate, Free tivity
Others & Equivalent Tensile Elong- Strip for Rod for Profiles,
Proof Hardness Strip, Rod Forging Machining Tubes
Symbol Number Cu Be Cr Ni P Si Total Strength ation Springs, Free Wire Rectangular % IACS
Strength HV Sheet, (2) Stock Hollow (2)
Impurities (N/mm2) (%) Connectors Machining Bar
(N/mm2) Circles (2) Rod

Heat-treatable Alloys

CuBe1.7 CW100C Rem. 1.6-1.8 0.5 CB101 200-1100 410-1300 35-3 100-400 RHYB 30
High strength beryllium coppers for
CuBe2 CW101C Rem. 1.8-2.1 0.5 - springs and pressure sensitive devices. 200-1300 410-1400 20-2 100-420 RH RHYB MRH MH MRH MRH 30
CW102C is the free machining version.
0.2-0.6 Pb
CuBe2Pb CW102C Rem. 1.8-2.0 - 200-1300 410-1400 20-4 100-210 MR MRH 45
0.5
0.8-1.3 Co
CuCo1Ni1Be CW103C Rem. 0.4-0.7 0.8-1.3 - 135-760 250-800 25-3 100-230 RH MRH MH MRH MRH
0.5 Beryllium containing alloys with lower
2.0-2.8 Co strength and better conductivity and
CuCo2Be CW104C Rem. 0.4-0.7 C112 135-900 240-800 25-3 90-230 RH RHY MRH MH MRH MRH 45
0.5 ductility than beryllium copper, also
suitable for higher temperature service.
CuNi2Be CW110C Rem. 0.2-0.6 1.4-2.4 0.5 - 135-900 240-800 25-3 90-230 RH RHY MRH MH MRH MRH

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

CuCr1 CW105C Rem. 0.5-1.2 0.2 CC101 Resistance welding electrode materials. 100-440 220-500 30-8 70-185 MRH MH MRH 80
Good conductivity and strength at
0.03-0.3 Zr elevated temperatures. Zr in CW106C
CuCr1Zr CW106C Rem. 0.5-1.2 CC102 raises softening temperature. 100-440 220-540 35-5 55-175 MRH MH MRH MRH 75
0.2

Copper and Copper Alloys

CuNiP CW108C Rem. 0.8-1.2 0.15-0.25 0.1 C113 140-730 250-800 30-5 80-240 MRH 50
As silicon is added and increased,
CuNi1Si CW109C Rem. 1.0-1.6 0.4-0.7 0.3 - strength and wear resistance increase 100-570 300-590 30-5 80-220 MRH MH MRH MRH
and conductivity decreases. Electrode
CuNi2Si CW111C Rem. 1.6-2.5 0.4-0.8 0.3 - holders, seam welding wheel shafts, 100-620 300-700 35-5 80-220 RH RH MRH MH MRH MRH MRH 40
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welding dies and bearing cages.

CuNi3Si1 CW112C Rem. 2.6-4.5 0.8-1.3 0.5 - 120-780 320-800 30-5 80-230 MRH MH

0.1-0.2 Zr Special applications at elevated

CuZr CW120C Rem. - 40-350 180-350 30-14 40-135 MRH MH MRH MRH 85-90
0.1 temperatures.
Non Heat-treatable Alloys - Free Machining

0.7-1.5 Pb
CuPb1P CW113C Rem. 0.003-0.012 - 200-320 250-360 7-2 90-110 MR 75
0.1
Free machining high conductivity
0.2-0.7 S
CuSP CW114C Rem. 0.003-0.012 C111 coppers with machinability index 200-320 250-360 7-2 90-110 MR MH 93
0.1
of about 80%.
0.4-0.7 Te
CuTeP CW118C Rem. 0.003-0.012 C109 200-320 250-360 7-2 90-110 MR MRH MH 90
0.1

Non Heat-treatable Alloys - Other

2.1-2.6 Fe Special tube products and strip for
CuFe2P CW107C Rem. 0.005-0.015 0.05-0.20 Zn - 240-550 350-600 13-5 100-180 RH MRH
0.2 lead frames (see EN 1758)

CuSi1 CW115C Rem. 0.8-2.0 0.5 - Special wire products. 300-400 510-760 15-6 145-200 MRHG

0.7-1.3 Mn Good corrosion resistance and strength.

CuSi3Mn CW116C Rem. 2.7-3.2 CS101 200-890 380-900 50-3 90-220 MRH MRHG
0.5 Nails, marine fixings, welding wire.
0.10-0.15 Sn
CuSn0.15 CW117C Rem. - Strip for leadframes (see EN 1758) 250-490 9-2 60-140 88
0.1
0.1-1.0 Zn
CuZn0.5 CW119C Rem. - Strip for radiator fins. 140-320 220-480 42-6 40-115 RH 80
0.1

Notes:
(1) M - as manufactured B - mandatory spring bending limit
R - mandatory tensile strength Y - mandatory 0.2% proof strength
H - mandatory hardness
G - mandatory grain size (2) For general purposes
 Table 9: Wrought Copper-aluminium, Copper-nickel and Copper-nickel-zinc Alloys Compositions, Uses, Typical Properties, Relevant Standards and Machinability

Shows Inclusion In the following EN Standards with Indicated

Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max Typical Mechanical Properties Material Conditions (1)
Machin-
Nearest 1652 1653 1654 12163 12165 12166 12167 12449 12451 12452
Characteristics ability
Old BS
and Uses Index
Equivalent 0.2% Plate, Plate, Tubes Finned
Others and Tensile Strip for Profiles, (%)
Symbol Number Cu Al Fe Mn Ni Pb Si Total Proof Strength Elongation Hardness Strip, Sheet, Springs, Rod Forging Tubes for Tubes
Strength (%) (HV) Sheet, Circles
Circles (2) Stock Wire Rectangular (2) Heat for Heat
Impurities (N/mm )2 Connectors Bar
(N/mm2) (2) (3) Exchangers Exchangers
Copper-aluminium (Aluminium Bronze)

0.1 - 0.4 As An alpha phase alloy for

CuAl5As CW300G Rem. 4.0 - 6.5 - tube manufacture. May 130 380 55 85 RH 20
0.3 be heavily cold worked.
CuAl6Si2Fe CW301G Rem. 6.0 - 6.4 0.5 - 0.7 2.0 - 2.4 0.2 CA107 Medium strength alloys, 250-350 500-650 25-10 125-160 MRH MH MRH 50
readily hot worked and
moderately cold
CuAl7Si2 CW302G Rem. 7.3 - 7.6 1.5 - 2.2 0.2 - workable. With 250-350 500-650 25-10 125-160 MRH MH MRH 50
machinability of
CuAl8Fe3 CW303G Rem. 6.5 - 8.5 1.5 - 3.5 0.2 CA106 40-50%, the alloys are 180-210 460-500 30 125-135 RH R MH 20
suitable for manufacture
of items of chemical
CuAl9Ni3Fe2 CW304G Rem. 8.0 - 9.5 1.0 - 3.0 2.0 - 4.0 0.2 CA105 plant, machine parts, 180 500 30 125 R MH 20

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

tools and instruments
CuAl10Fe1 CW305G Rem. 9.0 - 10.0 0.5 - 1.5 0.3 - when good corrosion 210-480 420-670 22-5 110-205 MRH MH MRH 20
resistance is required.
CuAl10Fe3Mn2 CW306G Rem. 9.0 - 11.0 2.0 - 4.0 1.5 - 3.5 0.2 - High strength alloys for 330-510 600-720 15-5 130-210 MRH MH MRH 30
use in aggressive media
CuAl10Ni5Fe4 CW307G Rem. 8.5 - 11.0 3.0 - 5.0 4.0 - 6.0 0.2 CA104 when wear resistance 400-530 600-760 15-5 170-220 R MRH MH MRH 30

Copper and Copper Alloys

and good impact
CuAl11Fe6Ni6 CW308G Rem. 10.5 - 12.5 5.0 - 7.0 5.0 - 7.0 0.2 - strength are required. 500-680 750-850 10-5 200-260 MRH MH MRH 30
Copper-nickel
CuNi25 CW350H Rem. 24.0 - 26.0 0.1 CN105 UK "silver" coinage alloy. 120 300 - 85 RH 20
1.8 - 2.8 Sn Good elastic properties
CuNi9Sn2 CW351H Rem. 8.5 - 10.5 - 200-550 350-620 45-2 80-220 RH RHB 20
0.1 for electrical contacts.
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CuNi10Fe1Mn CW352H Rem. 1.0 - 2.0 0.5 - 1.0 9.0 - 11.0 0.2 CN102 Excellent sea-water 100-420 290-520 35-8 80-160 RH R MRH MH RH RH RH 20
corrosion resistance.
CuNi30Fe2Mn2 CW353H Rem. 1.5 - 2.5 1.5 - 2.5 29.0 - 32.0 0.2 CN108 The alloys with 175 450 35 110 RH 20
30% nickel have
good resistance
CuNi30Mn1Fe CW354H Rem. 0.4 - 1.0 0.5 - 1.5 30.0 - 32.0 0.2 CN107 to erosion. 130-330 350-520 35-12 90-130 RH R MRH MH RH RH RH 20

Copper-nickel-zinc (Nickel Silver)

CuNi10Zn27 CW401J 61.0 - 64.0 9.0 - 11.0 Zn Rem. NS103 Alpha phase alloys 180-880 360-880 50-2 80-210 RHG MRHG 30
0.2 with good corrosion
CuNi12Zn24 CW403J 63.0 - 66.0 11.0 - 13.0 Zn Rem. NS104 resistance. Colour 180-800 360-880 50-2 80-210 RHG RH MRH MRHG MRH RH 30
0.2 becomes whiter as
Zn Rem. nickel content increases.
CuNi12Zn25Pb1 CW404J 60.0 - 63.0 11.0 - 13.0 0.5 - 1.5 0.2 NS111 260-650 380-730 20-2 110-210 RH 75
Lead, when present,
Zn Rem. improves machinability.
CuNi12Zn29 CW405J 57.0 - 60.0 11.0 - 13.5 - 450-720 520-820 4-2 170-240 RH 30
0.2 Applications include
Zn Rem. tableware,
CuNi12Zn30Pb1 CW406J 56.0 - 58.0 11.0 - 13.0 0.5 - 1.5 - 300-440 410-550 15-2 110-190 MRH MRH 80
0.2 telecommunication
Zn Rem. components, decorative
CuNi18Zn19Pb1 CW408J 59.5 - 62.5 17.0 - 19.0 0.5 - 1.5 NS113 building features 320-460 450-600 15-2 120-200 MRH MRH 75
0.2
Zn Rem. and general
CuNi18Zn20 CW409J 60.0 - 63.0 17.0 - 19.0 NS106 mechanical and food 200-800 380-900 40-2 85-230 RHG RHB MRH MRHG MRH RH 30
0.2
Zn Rem. manufacturing
CuNi18Zn27 CW410J 53.0 - 56.0 17.0 - 19.0 NS107 equipment. 280-680 400-820 45-2 90-230 RH RH 30
0.2
Zn Rem. Two-phase, alpha-beta
CuNi7Zn39Pb3Mn2 CW400J 47.0 - 50.0 1.5 - 3.0 6.0 - 8.0 2.3 - 3.3 - alloys for similar 250-620 460-720 20-2 120-220 MH MRH MRH 90
0.2
applications to those
Zn Rem. above but for use when 250-500 460-660
CuNi10Zn42Pb2 CW402J 45.0 - 48.0 9.0 - 11.0 1.0 - 2.5 0.2 NS101 15-2 120-220 MH MRH MRH 90
hot formability is required
for production of forgings
CuNi12Zn38Mn5Pb2 CW407J 42.0 - 45.0 4.5 - 6.0 11.0 - 13.0 1.0 - 2.5 Zn Rem. - or hot extruded 400-450 600-660 8 165-190 MRH 80
0.2 architectural profiles.
Notes:
(1) M - as manufactured (2) For general purposes
R - mandatory tensile strength (3) For boilers, pressure vessels and hot water storage units
H - mandatory hardness
G - mandatory grain size
B - mandatory spring bending limit
 Table 10: Wrought Copperzinc and Coppertin Binary Alloys Compositions, Uses and Typical Properties
Inclusion in the following EN Standards
Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max Typical Mechanical Properties
with Indicated Material Conditions (1)
Nearest
Characteristics 0.2% 1652 1654 12163 12164 12165 12166 12167 12449
Old BS Tensile
and Uses Proof Elongation Hardness Plate, Strip, Strip for Rod for Profiles,
Symbol Number Cu P Pb Sn Zn Others Equivalent Strength Rod Forging Tubes
Strength (%) (HV) Sheet, Springs, Free Wire Rectangular
(N/mm2) (2) Stock (2)
(N/mm2) Circles (2) Connectors Machining Bar
Copperzinc (Brass)

CuZn5 CW500L 94.0 - 96.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ125 60-420 240-420 45-4 50-125 RH MRH MRH
Very good cold working
properties for electrical
CuZn10 CW501L 89.0 - 91.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ101 engineering components. 120-560 240-600 45-2 60-165 RH MRH MRHG MRH
Flexible tubes and sleeves.
CuZn15 CW502L 84.0 - 86.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ102 Attractive range of colours 120-590 260-630 50-2 65-170 RHG RHY MRH MRHG MRH
for costume jewellery.
Can easily be enamelled.
CuZn20 CW503L 79.0 - 81.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ103 120-590 260-630 50-2 65-170 RHG MRH MRHG MRH

CuZn28 CW504L 71.0 - 73.0 Rem. 0.1 - 120-420 310-500 30-2 90-160 MRH
Very good cold working
properties for extreme
CuZn30 CW505L 69.0 - 71.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ106 130-810 300-830 55-1 65-200 RHG RHY MRH MRHG MRH

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

deep drawing and cold
forging applications.
CuZn33 CW506L 66.0 - 68.0 Rem. 0.1 - 120-420 300-500 30-2 65-160 RHG MRH

CuZn36 CW507L 63.5 - 65.5 Rem. 0.1 CZ107 The standard alloys for deep 130-800 280-820 50-1 65-190 RHG RH MRH MRHG MRH MRH

Copper and Copper Alloys

drawing, spinning, upsetting,
thread rolling and bending.
CuZn37 CW508L 62.0 - 64.0 Rem. 0.1 CZ108 Good soldering properties. 130-800 280-820 50-1 65-190 RHG MRH MH MRHG MRH MRH

Muntz metal - good hot and

CuZn40 CW509L 59.5 - 61.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ109 200-420 340-500 45-2 90-150 RH MRH MH MRH MRH
cold working properties.
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Coppertin (Phosphor Bronze)

CuSn4 CW450K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 3.5 - 4.5 0.2 PB101 Strength increases as tin 140-850 320-950 60-1 75-230 RH RHY MRHG
content increases.
Good corrosion and corrosion
CuSn5 CW451K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 4.5 - 5.5 0.2 PB102 140-850 320-950 60-1 75-230 RH RHY MRH MRHG
fatigue properties lead to
uses such as springs,
CuSn6 CW452K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 5.5 - 7.0 0.2 PB103 instrument components, 140-950 340-1000 60-1 80-250 RH RHYB MRH MRHG MRH MRH
wire cloth, condenser
tube-plates and vessels,
CuSn8 CW453K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 7.5 - 8.5 0.2 PB104 170-1000 390-1100 60-1 85-270 RH RHYB MRH MRHG MRH MRH
and electronic components.
Controlled resistivity wire
CuSn8P CW459K Rem. 0.2 - 0.4 7.5 - 8.5 0.2 - for power applications. 260-550 390-650 50-2 95-200 MRH MRH

CuSn4Pb2P CW455K Rem. 0.2 - 0.4 1.5 - 2.5 3.5 - 4.5 0.2 - 400-500 480-550 10-5 150-210 MR MRH

(0.5 - 1.0 Te)

CuSn4Te1P CW457K Rem. 0.1 - 0.4 4.0 - 5.0 - Free-machining 300-400 380-480 15-2 140-160 MR
0.2
versions of
CuSn5Pb1 CW458K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 0.5 - 1.5 3.5 - 4.5 0.2 - the above alloys. 350-680 450-750 15-2 150-210 MR

CuSn8PbP CW460K Rem. 0.2 - 0.4 0.1 - 0.5 7.5 - 9.0 0.2 - 280-550 460-650 40-5 125-180 MRH

A dilute alloy with properties

CuSn3Zn9 CW454K Rem. 1.5 - 3.5 7.5 - 10.0 0.2 - approaching those of the 200-620 320-700 40-2 80-210 RH RH
true bronzes.
Wrought version of a
CuSn4Pb4Zn4 CW456K Rem. 0.01 - 0.4 3.5 - 4.5 3.5 - 4.5 3.5 - 4.5 0.2 - casting-type, bearing 350-680 450-750 15-2 150-210 MR
material composition.

Notes:
(1) M as manufactured G mandatory grain size
R mandatory tensile strength B mandatory spring bending limit
H mandatory hardness Y mandatory 0.2% proof strength
(2) For general purposes
 Table 11: Wrought Copper-zinc-lead Alloys (Leaded Brasses) Compositions, Uses, Typical Properties, Relevant Standards and Machinability
Inclusion in the following EN Standards
Material Designation Composition, %, Range or Max. Typical Mechanical Properties
with Indicated Material Conditions (1)
Nearest 1652 12164 12165 12166 12167 12168 12449
Characteristics 0.2% Machinability
Old BS Tensile
Others and Uses Proof Elongation Hardness Plate, Free Profiles, Free Index (%)
Symbol Number Cu Al As Pb Sn Zn Equivalent Strength Strip, Machining Forging Machining Tubes
Total Strength (%) (HV) Wire Rectangular Hollow
(N/mm 2) Sheet, Stock (2)
(N/mm2) Circles(2) Rod Bar Rod

CuZn36Pb3 CW603N 60.0 - 62.0 2.5 - 3.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ124 These alloys have excellent 160-450 340-580 35-5 90-150 MR MRH MRH MH MRH 95
machinability but very limited cold
workability. Alloy CW614N is rated
CuZn39Pb3 CW614N 57.0 - 59.0 2.5 - 3.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ121Pb3 as a standard against which 150-420 360-580 25-5 100-160 MR MH MRH MRH MH MRH 100
other materials are compared.
Alloy CW617N is the standard hot
CuZn40Pb2 CW617N 57.0 - 59.0 1.6 - 2.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ122 forging brass. 150-420 360-580 25-5 100-160 MR MH MRH MRH MH MRH 90

CuZn37Pb2 CW606N 61.0 - 62.0 1.6 - 2.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ119, CZ131 These alloys have good 160-450 300-580 45-5 90-150 RH MR MRH MRH MH 70
machinability and some
CuZn38Pb2 CW608N 60.0 - 61.0 1.6 - 2.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ120, CZ128 cold workability for 150-450 360-580 40-5 90-150 RH MR MH MRH MRH MH MRH 75
limited bending
CuZn39Pb2 CW612N 59.0 - 60.0 1.6 - 2.5 Rem. 0.2 CZ120, CZ128 and riveting. 150-450 360-580 40-5 90-160 RH MR MH MRH MRH MH 80

CuZn35Pb1 CW600N 62.5 - 64.0 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.1 CZ118 150-450 300-580 45-10 90-150 RH MR MRH MRH MRH 50

EN Coppers and Copper Alloys

These alloys are machinable
and have good to very good
CuZn35Pb2 CW601N 62.0 - 63.5 1.6 - 2.5 Rem. 0.1 CZ119, CZ131 cold workability. 150-350 330-470 30-10 90-130 MR MRH MRH MH MRH 65

CuZn38Pb1 CW607N 60.0 - 61.0 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.2 This group contains 150-420 360-580 30-5 90-150 MR MRH MH MRH 55
the standard alloys for

Copper and Copper Alloys

CuZn39Pb0.5 CW610N 59.0 - 60.5 0.2 - 0.8 Rem. 0.2 CZ123, CZ137 bending, CW610N, 150-450 360-580 40-5 90-150 RH MR MH MRH MRH 50
and extreme riveting,
CW601N.
CuZn39Pb1 CW611N 59.0 - 60.0 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.2 CZ129 150-420 360-580 30-5 90-150 MR MH MRH MH 60

Dezincification resistant brass

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CuZn36Pb2As CW602N 61.0 - 63.0 0.02 - 0.15 1.7 - 2.8 Rem. 0.2 CZ132 with good machinability and 120-200 280-450 40-20 80-140 MR MH MRH MH MRH 70
moderate hot and cold workability.

CuZn39Pb2Sn CW613N 59.0 - 60.0 1.6 - 2.5 0.2 - 0.5 Rem. 0.2 These alloys have good 150-420 360-580 30-5 90-150 MH MRH 75
machinability and limited cold
CuZn40Pb2Sn CW619N 57.0 - 59.0 1.6 - 2.5 0.2 - 0.5 Rem. 0.2 workability. 150-420 360-580 25-5 100-160 MH MRH 85

CuZn39Pb3Sn CW615N 57.0 - 59.0 2.5 - 3.5 0.2 - 0.5 Rem. 0.2 130-160 340-380 20-12 85-95 MH 95
These alloys are designed
for hot forging.
CuZn40Pb1Al CW616N 57.0 - 59.0 0.05 - 0.30 1.0 - 2.0 Rem. 0.2 130-160 340-380 20-12 85-95 MH 60

CuZn40Pb2Al CW618N 57.0 - 59.0 0.05 - 0.5 1.6 - 3.0 Rem. 0.2 M 90
This group of alloys is used
CuZn41Pb1Al CW620N 57.0 - 59.0 0.05 - 0.5 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.2 for production of profiles by M 85
hot extrusion.
CuZn42PbAl CW621N 57.0 - 59.0 0.05 - 0.5 0.2 - 0.8 Rem. 0.2 M 55
Aluminium imparts
a golden lustre, avoiding need
CuZn43Pb1Al CW622N 55.0 - 57.0 0.05 - 0.5 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.2 for further polishing. M 60
The alloys with more than
CuZn43Pb2Al CW624N 55.0 - 57.0 0.05 - 0.5 1.6 - 3.0 Rem. 0.2 CZ130 1.6% Pb have very good M 95
machinability.
CuZn43Pb2 CW623N 55.0 - 57.0 1.6 - 3.0 Rem. 0.2 CZ130 150-220 350-420 30-20 100-130 MRH 95

For manufacture of plate

CuZn37Pb0.5 CW604N 62.0 - 64.0 0.1 - 0.8 Rem. 0.2 160-450 300-580 45-10 80-150 RH MRH 45
and tube.
For manufacture of tube
CuZn37Pb1 CW605N 61.0 - 62.0 0.8 - 1.6 Rem. 0.2 160-340 340-440 35-10 80-130 MH MRH 50
and hollow rod.

Notes:
(1) M as manufactured (2) For general purposes
R mandatory tensile strength
H mandatory hardness