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CZ 121

This document provides information about the alloy CZ121, a free machining brass with 3% lead content that offers the highest machinability of any copper alloy. It details the alloy's applications, attributes, related material specifications, corrosion resistance, weldability, availability, chemical composition, and mechanical properties.

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CZ 121

This document provides information about the alloy CZ121, a free machining brass with 3% lead content that offers the highest machinability of any copper alloy. It details the alloy's applications, attributes, related material specifications, corrosion resistance, weldability, availability, chemical composition, and mechanical properties.

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CZ121 (CW614N)

Technical Datasheet
Free Machining Brass Service. Quality. Value.

Applications Alloy Attributes


• All types of machined components • Good corrosion resistance
• Fasteners • Easily soldered or brazed
• Extruded sections • Good strength
• Window frames • Highest machinability of any copper alloy
• Plug pins
• Switch blocks Related Material Specifications
• C38500 • CW614N • BS2874
Product Description • 2.0401 • NF A51-105 • CuZn39Pb3
• CuZn40Pb3 (FR)
CZ121 offers the highest possible machinability of any
copper alloy. This alloy is a free machining brass with a 3% Corrosion Resistance
lead content - this addition of lead is finely dispersed
throughout the materials microstructure which acts as High resistance to corrosion.
both a lubricant and chip breaker. This results in giving the
alloy its free machining characteristics. With a Weldability
machinability rating of 100%, CZ121 is the standard by
which all other copper based alloys are rated. The alloy Soldering - Excellent
also offers good corrosion resistance and strength. Brazing - Good
Oxy-acetylene welding - Not Recommended
Availability Gas-shielded arc welding - Not Recommended
Resistance welding: Spot & Seam - Not Recommended
Bar, hexagon, flat bar, square bar and hollow bar Butt - Less suitable

Chemical Composition (weight %)


Weight (%) Cu Pb Fe Zn Total Imps
min. 56.5 2.5 0.0 Rem 0.0
max. 58.5 3.5 0.3 Rem 0.7 max

Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength (MPa) 360 - 580
Elongation % 15 - 25

Technical Assistance
Our knowledgeable staff backed up by our resident team of qualified metallurgists and engineers, will be pleased to assist
further on any technical topic.

UK Service Centres: Quality & Testing:

Smiths Belfast 02895 908 897 Smiths Leeds 0113 307 5167
Smiths Biggleswade 01767 604 704 Smiths Manchester 0161 794 8650
Smiths Birmingham 0121 728 4940 Smiths Norwich 01603 789 878
Smiths Bristol 0117 971 2800 Smiths Nottingham 0115 925 4801
Smiths Chelmsford 01245 466 664 Smiths Redruth 01209 315 512
Smiths Gateshead 0191 469 5428 Smiths Verwood 01202 824 347
Smiths Horsham 01403 261 981 Main Office 0845 527 3331 www.smithmetal.com [email protected]

All information in our data sheet is based on approximate testing and is stated to the best of our knowledge and belief. It is presented apart from contractual obligations and does not
constitute any guarantee of properties or of processing or application possibilities in individual cases. Our warranties and liabilities are stated exclusively in our terms of trading.
© Smiths Metal Centres 2023

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