CZ101

CZ101 / CW501L Gilding Brass

CZ101 / CW501L Gilding Brass CW501L / CZ101 is an alpha brass consisting of approximately 90% copper and 10% zinc. Also known as Gilding Metal the CW501L / CZ101 is primarily offered as a sheet grade due to its excellent cold working properties. The make-up of CW501L / CZ101 means it is not generally susceptible [...]

By DWDBrass|March 4th, 2020|BRASS & COPPER, Brass Alloys, Brass Applications, Brass Types, DoWeDo News, Grade, Metal Knowledge|Comments Off

How to Determine a Brass Grade

How to Determine a Brass Grade Brass is a metal alloy, which means it is a mixture of two or more metals, usually copper and zinc. The metals are heated until they melt. They are mixed together, then allowed to cool down and harden. Brass is graded according to the metals used and the percentages [...]

By DWDBrass|February 5th, 2020|BRASS & COPPER, Brass Shapes, Copper, DoWeDo News, Grade, Metal, Metal Knowledge|Comments Off

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