French 
USA CorporateCuZn37 / C27400
Physical
| US Customary | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1680 F | 916 C |
| Density | 0.305 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.44 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 8.44 | 8.44 |
| Electrical Conductivity | 27 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.161 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 67.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 116.0 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 11.4 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 20.5 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 15000 ksi | 103400 MPa |
| Modulas of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
Common Fabrication Processes
Blanking, Drawing, Forming and Bending, Roll Threading and Knurling, Shearing, Spinning, Squeezing and Swaging, Stamping
Fabrication Properties
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 35 |