Forging brass CW617N equivalents, chemistry & properties.
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Forging brass CW617N equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- C37700
- UNS
- C37700
- Europe (EN)
- CuZn40Pb2 (CW617N)
- Werkstoff No. (W.Nr)
- 2.0402
- UK (BS)
- CZ122
- Japan (JIS)
- C3771
- China (GB)
- HPb59-1 (nearest)
Key data
- Family
- Brass
- Density
- 8.44 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Excellent hot forgeability
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for hot-stamped valves, gas fittings, plumbing fittings and hardware
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Forging brass CW617N
Forging brass CW617N chemical composition (weight %)
EN 12164 / 12165 CuZn40Pb2 (CW617N)
| Cu | Pb | Al | Fe | Ni | Sn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.0–59.0 | 1.6–2.5 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
UNS C37700 (ASTM B124 / B283)
| Cu | Pb | Fe |
|---|---|---|
| 58.0–61.0 | 1.5–2.5 | ≤0.30 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Forging brass CW617N?
Forging brass CW617N equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) C37700; UNS C37700; Europe (EN) CuZn40Pb2 (CW617N); Werkstoff No. (W.Nr) 2.0402; UK (BS) CZ122; Japan (JIS) C3771; China (GB) HPb59-1 (nearest). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Forging brass CW617N?
Forging brass CW617N (EN 12164 / 12165 CuZn40Pb2 (CW617N)): Cu 57.0–59.0, Pb 1.6–2.5, Al ≤0.05, Fe ≤0.3, Ni ≤0.3, Sn ≤0.3 (weight %).
What is the density of Forging brass CW617N?
About 8.44 g/cm³ (8,440 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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