Free-cutting brass equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Free-cutting brass is a brass used for turned fittings, valves, inserts. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.
Free-cutting brass equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- C38500 (nearest)
- UNS
- C38500
- Europe (EN)
- CuZn39Pb3 (CW614N)
- Werkstoff No. (W.Nr)
- 2.0401
- UK (BS)
- CZ121
- Japan (JIS)
- C3604 (nearest)
- China (GB)
- HPb59-1 (nearest)
Key data
- Family
- Brass
- Density
- 8.47 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Excellent machinability
- Typical uses
- Turned fittings, valves, inserts
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Free-cutting brass
Free-cutting brass chemical composition (weight %)
EN 12164 / 12165 CuZn39Pb3 (CW614N)
| Cu | Pb | Al | Fe | Ni | Sn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57.0–59.0 | 2.5–3.5 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.3 |
UNS C38500 (ASTM B455)
| Cu | Pb | Fe |
|---|---|---|
| 55.0–59.0 | 2.5–3.5 | ≤0.35 |
Grades similar to Free-cutting brass
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Free-cutting brass?
Free-cutting brass equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) C38500 (nearest); UNS C38500; Europe (EN) CuZn39Pb3 (CW614N); Werkstoff No. (W.Nr) 2.0401; UK (BS) CZ121; Japan (JIS) C3604 (nearest); China (GB) HPb59-1 (nearest). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Free-cutting brass?
Free-cutting brass (EN 12164 / 12165 CuZn39Pb3 (CW614N)): Cu 57.0–59.0, Pb 2.5–3.5, Al ≤0.05, Fe ≤0.3, Ni ≤0.3, Sn ≤0.3 (weight %).
What is the density of Free-cutting brass?
About 8.47 g/cm³ (8,470 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
Need Free-cutting brass?
Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies Free-cutting brass in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.