Copper-zinc alloy - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Copper-zinc alloy

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Catalog Number

ACMA00016030

Product Name

Copper-zinc alloy

Category

Nanoparticles

Molecular Weight

336g/mol

Molecular Formula

CuPbZn

Canonical SMILES

[Cu].[Zn].[Pb]

InChI

InChI=1S/Cu.Pb.Zn

InChI Key

UXNBTDLSBQFMEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

The purpose of the copper-zinc alloy is to harness the versatile properties of brass for various applications. By varying the composition of copper and zinc, this alloy can exhibit a range of characteristics ideal for different uses. Alloys with a higher copper content, ranging from 75 to 85%, are red-gold, malleable, and suitable for decorative purposes, while those with 60 to 70% copper are yellow, maintaining their malleability for forming and shaping in manufacturing. Copper-zinc alloys containing up to 40% zinc, known as alpha brass, are sought for their good mechanical properties that combine strength with ductility, alongside excellent corrosion resistance. However, they offer lower electrical conductivity compared to pure copper. In contrast, beta brasses that feature nearly equal proportions of copper and zinc are recognized for enhanced strength and hardness. Specific brass types are tailored for particular applications, such as leaded brass, which includes a small percentage of lead to improve machinability and antifriction qualities-making it advantageous for manufacturing intricate castings and components with precise specifications.

Complexity

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

603-111-8

Exact Mass

334.83539g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

brass

Monoisotopic Mass

334.83539g/mol