{"id":1720,"date":"2023-09-21T07:35:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T07:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site3.easyceotech.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1720"},"modified":"2023-10-18T12:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T12:20:53","slug":"cuzn40-powder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/th\/product\/cuzn40-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"CuZn40 Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>CuZn40 Powder Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40, also known as brass powder, is a copper-zinc alloy composed of 40% zinc and remainder copper. It offers an excellent combination of strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, machinability, and economical pricing making it one of the most widely used alloy powders.<\/p>\n<h2>CuZn40 Powder Composition<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The composition of CuZn40 brass powder is:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e4c\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e1a<\/th>\n<th>\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e4c\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e1a<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e17\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e41\u0e14\u0e07 (Cu)<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e14\u0e38\u0e25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e35 (Zn)<\/td>\n<td>39-41%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Copper forms the primary matrix imparting ductility and corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Zinc provides solid solution strengthening and improves machinability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">This composition is referred as &#8216;Free machining brass&#8217; or &#8216;High machinability brass&#8217; owing to the enhancements from the 40% zinc content.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Small additions of lead up to 0.5% may be present in some varieties to further augment machinability. Lead-free CuZn40 powder is preferred for food contact and environmental safety.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1409 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ed7a94ec-3c10-4b1b-87ed--300x300.jpg\" alt=\"CuZn40\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ed7a94ec-3c10-4b1b-87ed--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ed7a94ec-3c10-4b1b-87ed--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ed7a94ec-3c10-4b1b-87ed--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/met3dp.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ed7a94ec-3c10-4b1b-87ed-.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Properties of CuZn40 Powder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder offers a versatile mix of properties making suitable for wide usage across industries:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e04\u0e38\u0e13\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e15\u0e34<\/th>\n<th>\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e32\u0e41\u0e19\u0e48\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>8.4-8.8 g\/cm3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e08\u0e38\u0e14\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e27<\/td>\n<td>900-920\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e33\u0e44\u0e1f\u0e1f\u0e49\u0e32<\/td>\n<td>26% IACS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e33\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>120 W\/m-K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e21\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e02\u0e22\u0e32\u0e22\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>20 x 10&lt;sup&gt;-6&lt;\/sup&gt;\u00a0\/\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e42\u0e21\u0e14\u0e39\u0e25\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e22\u0e37\u0e14\u0e2b\u0e22\u0e38\u0e48\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>97-110 GPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e41\u0e23\u0e07\u0e14\u0e36\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>330-550 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e22\u0e37\u0e14\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27<\/td>\n<td>15-40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e41\u0e02\u0e47\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>80-90 Brinell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e16\u0e35\u0e22\u0e23\u0e20\u0e32\u0e1e\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>Good, up to 400\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Excellent formability and ductility<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; High elongation enables extensive cold working and forming.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Good machinability and finish<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Reduction in machining forces compared to copper alloys with lower or no zinc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e41\u0e02\u0e47\u0e07\u0e41\u0e23\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Up to twice the strength of copper due to zinc in solid solution.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>\u0e17\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14\u0e01\u0e23\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19<\/strong>\u00a0-Forms protective oxide layer in atmosphere. Better than plain carbon steels.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e21\u0e35\u0e41\u0e21\u0e48\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e47\u0e01<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Suitable for applications requiring minimal magnetic properties.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Good thermal stability<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Dimensions stable during thermal cycling up to 400\u00b0C range.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">This combination of strength, ductility, thermal and electrical properties makes CuZn40 suitable for wide usage in electrical, automotive, marine and industrial applications.<\/p>\n<h2>Applications of CuZn40 Powder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The versatile properties of CuZn40 powder make suitable for the following applications:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e41\u0e2d\u0e1b\u0e1e\u0e25\u0e34\u0e40\u0e04\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e19<\/th>\n<th>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e42\u0e22\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e4c<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical connectors<\/td>\n<td>High strength, good conductivity, corrosion resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fasteners, gears<\/td>\n<td>Good machinability, wear resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bearings, bushings<\/td>\n<td>Compatible with rotating shafts, good lubricity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Welding rods<\/td>\n<td>Compatibility with steel, good brazeability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Decorative parts<\/td>\n<td>Attractive gold color, good finish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thermal management<\/td>\n<td>Higher thermal conductivity than steels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Electrical connectors and contacts<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Used widely in pins, connectors due to strength, conductivity and cost advantage over alternatives.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Machined parts<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Suitable for nuts, bolts, gears, valves etc. owing to excellent machinability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Bearings and bushings<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Compatible with steel shafts while providing good wear resistance and lubricity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Welding consumables<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Popular in Cu-Zn filler rods and brazing alloys to join steel components.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Decorative accessories<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Provides aesthetic gold finish for decorative parts and jewelry.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\"><strong>Thermal components<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Used in heat exchangers and thermal management parts leveraging its higher thermal conductivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder is widely accepted across industrial sectors owing to its versatile properties, performance and economical pricing.<\/p>\n<h2>CuZn40 Powder Specifications<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder is available in various size ranges, shapes and purity levels:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e39\u0e25\u0e08\u0e33\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e30<\/th>\n<th>Options<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e08\u0e32\u0e22\u0e02\u0e19\u0e32\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e38\u0e20\u0e32\u0e04<\/td>\n<td>10 &#8211; 150 \u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mean particle size<\/td>\n<td>20, 45, 60, 100 microns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e23\u0e39\u0e1b\u0e1c\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e44\u0e21\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e48\u0e33\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e2d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e32\u0e41\u0e19\u0e48\u0e19\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e14\u0e40\u0e08\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>Up to 75% theoretical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e25<\/td>\n<td>Up to 25 s\/50g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c<\/td>\n<td>Up to 99.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alloy variants<\/td>\n<td>CuZn10, CuZn30, CuZn37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Smaller particle sizes below 45 microns allow greater densification but reduces flowability.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Spherical powder provides better flow and packing density suited for additive manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Higher apparent density and flow rates improve powder handling and processing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">High purity variants available for more demanding applications.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Range of zinc levels between 10-40% available for varying strength-ductility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder can be customized in terms of particle size, shape, density, flow characteristics and alloy composition based on application requirements.<\/p>\n<h2>Consolidation Methods for CuZn40 powder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder can be processed into full density components using techniques like:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35<\/th>\n<th>\u0e23\u0e32\u0e22\u0e25\u0e30\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e35\u0e22\u0e14<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Compaction + Sintering<\/td>\n<td>Older economical method with shape limits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e09\u0e35\u0e14\u0e22\u0e32\u0e09\u0e35\u0e14\u0e42\u0e25\u0e2b\u0e30 (MIM)<\/td>\n<td>Net shape parts with excellent precision and surface finish.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e34\u0e15\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e15\u0e34\u0e21\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Direct printing of complex, dense parts from CAD models.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hot Extrusion<\/td>\n<td>For simple, axisymmetric shapes like rods and tubes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Roll compaction<\/td>\n<td>For sheet and strips requiring good ductility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pressing followed by sintering is commonly used but requires secondary processing for full densification.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">MIM offers highest precision and surface finish but needs high volumes to justify tooling costs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Additive manufacturing methods like binder jetting and fused deposition modeling are gaining popularity for design flexibility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Extrusion and rolling well suited for simple geometries like bars, sheets etc. leveraging ductility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The consolidation method controls final properties like density, precision, surface finish and microstructure.<\/p>\n<h2>Heat Treatment of CuZn40 Parts<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Heat treatment of CuZn40 parts helps tailor a range of mechanical properties:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e33\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e14\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/th>\n<th>\u0e27\u0e31\u0e15\u0e16\u0e38\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e07\u0e04\u0e4c<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Solution annealing<\/td>\n<td>Restores ductility after cold working<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e23\u0e40\u0e17\u0e32\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e14<\/td>\n<td>Removes residual stresses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e15\u0e01\u0e15\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e0a\u0e38\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e02\u0e47\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Strengthening by aging after solutionizing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Annealing at 700-900\u00b0C followed by slow cooling softens the alloy by removing effects of cold work allowing further forming.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Low temperature age hardening in 150-350\u00b0C range causes precipitation of copper-rich phase increasing strength up to 50% but with loss of ductility.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Stress relieving around 300-500\u00b0C helps reduce residual stresses from prior shaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Heat treatment expands the versatility of CuZn40 alloy by enabling property enhancements as per application needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparison of CuZn40 with Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Here is how CuZn40 compares to other popular copper alloy powders:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e25\u0e25\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e14\u0e4c<\/th>\n<th>CuZn40<\/th>\n<th>CuSn6<\/th>\n<th>CuNi18Zn20<\/th>\n<th>Bronze<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e41\u0e02\u0e47\u0e07\u0e41\u0e01\u0e23\u0e48\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Highest<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e35\u0e22\u0e27<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e15\u0e48\u0e33<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e15\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e31\u0e14\u0e01\u0e23\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>\u0e14\u0e35<\/td>\n<td>\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<td>\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<td>\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e40\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e19\u0e33\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>120 W\/m-K<\/td>\n<td>50 W\/m-K<\/td>\n<td>20 W\/m-K<\/td>\n<td>60 W\/m-K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e08\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22<\/td>\n<td>\u0e15\u0e48\u0e33<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e32\u0e19\u0e01\u0e25\u0e32\u0e07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">CuSn6 has superior corrosion resistance but lower strength and thermal conductivity. More expensive.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">CuNi18Zn20 has the highest strength but lowest ductility and thermal conductivity.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bronzes like CuSn10 offer excellent corrosion resistance but only moderate strength.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">CuZn40 provides the most balanced overall properties and has the lowest cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Owing to its well-rounded properties, excellent formability, machinability and low cost, CuZn40 is the most popular copper alloy powder for wide usage across industrial segments.<\/p>\n<h2>CuZn40 Powder Manufacturers<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder is produced in high volumes globally by major metal powder producers:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e1c\u0e39\u0e49\u0e1c\u0e25\u0e34\u0e15<\/th>\n<th>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Hoganas<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e27\u0e35\u0e40\u0e14\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CNPC<\/td>\n<td>\u0e08\u0e35\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miyou Group<\/td>\n<td>\u0e08\u0e35\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GKN Hoeganaes<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e10\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e21\u0e23\u0e34\u0e01\u0e32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Jien Nickel<\/td>\n<td>Taiwan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SCM Metal Products<\/td>\n<td>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28\u0e0d\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1b\u0e38\u0e48\u0e19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Reputable manufacturers have stringent quality control and conform to international standards for composition, particle size distribution, apparent density and impurity levels.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">They can customize CuZn40 powder compositions and attributes like particle shape, density, flow rates etc. based on customer requirements for their specific application.<\/p>\n<h2>CuZn40 Powder Pricing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">As a widely produced commercial alloy powder, CuZn40 is quite economical. Indicative pricing is:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Powder Type<\/th>\n<th>\u0e02\u0e19\u0e32\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e38\u0e20\u0e32\u0e04<\/th>\n<th>Price ($\/kg)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>For pressing<\/td>\n<td>Under 150 microns<\/td>\n<td>$5-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e1c\u0e32<\/td>\n<td>45-150 \u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>$8-20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>For MIM<\/td>\n<td>10-20 microns<\/td>\n<td>$12-25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a AM<\/td>\n<td>15-45 \u0e44\u0e21\u0e04\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>$15-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e1a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e2a\u0e38\u0e17\u0e18\u0e34\u0e4c\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Up to 5 microns<\/td>\n<td>$25-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Irregular shape powder for pressing and sintering is most economical.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Spherical powder for MIM and AM is costlier due to gas atomization process.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Smaller particle sizes and high purity grades attract price premium.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Large volume orders in tons can further reduce per-kilogram pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">CuZn40 powder is competitively priced owing to its broad commercial usage allowing economical production in high volumes.<\/p>\n<h2>Health and Safety Precautions for CuZn40 Powder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Like any fine metal powder, CuZn40 powder requires safe handling:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07<\/th>\n<th>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e27\u0e23\u0e23\u0e30\u0e27\u0e31\u0e07<\/th>\n<th>PPE<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e39\u0e14\u0e14\u0e21<\/td>\n<td>Avoid breathing powder dust. Ensure ventilation<\/td>\n<td>Respirator mask<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e27\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e31\u0e07<\/td>\n<td>Wear gloves. Wash after contact.<\/td>\n<td>Gloves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e15\u0e32<\/td>\n<td>Wear safety glasses. Rinse if contacted.<\/td>\n<td>Safety goggles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e25\u0e37\u0e19\u0e01\u0e34\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>Avoid hand-mouth contact. Wash hands.<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dust explosion<\/td>\n<td>Avoid powder clouds. Ground equipment.<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Use PPE &#8211; respirator, gloves, goggles when handling powder.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e35\u0e01\u0e40\u0e25\u0e35\u0e48\u0e22\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e21\u0e1c\u0e31\u0e2a\u0e1c\u0e34\u0e27\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e31\u0e07 \u0e25\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Store sealed containers away from sparks, flames.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">\u0e15\u0e23\u0e27\u0e08\u0e2a\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e23\u0e30\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e22\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e32\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e21\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e01\u0e47\u0e1a\u0e1d\u0e38\u0e48\u0e19<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Refer SDS and local regulations for complete safety guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Proper precautions and PPE during storage, handling and processing minimize health and safety risks.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspection and Testing of CuZn40 Powder<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">To ensure quality, CuZn40 powder should be tested as follows:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e23\u0e32\u0e21\u0e34\u0e40\u0e15\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c<\/th>\n<th>\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35<\/th>\n<th>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e21\u0e39\u0e25\u0e08\u0e33\u0e40\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e30<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e04\u0e4c\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e40\u0e04\u0e21\u0e35<\/td>\n<td>Combustion analysis or XRF<\/td>\n<td>Zn 40% \u00b1 1%, Pb &lt; 1000 ppm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e08\u0e32\u0e22\u0e02\u0e19\u0e32\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e38\u0e20\u0e32\u0e04<\/td>\n<td>Sieving, laser diffraction<\/td>\n<td>D10, D50, D90 \u0e20\u0e32\u0e22\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e30\u0e22\u0e30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e32\u0e41\u0e19\u0e48\u0e19\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e14\u0e40\u0e08\u0e19<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2e\u0e2d\u0e25\u0e25\u0e4c\u0e42\u0e1f\u0e25\u0e27\u0e4c\u0e21\u0e34\u0e40\u0e15\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c<\/td>\n<td>Minimum specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e25<\/td>\n<td>\u0e2e\u0e2d\u0e25\u0e25\u0e4c\u0e42\u0e1f\u0e25\u0e27\u0e4c\u0e21\u0e34\u0e40\u0e15\u0e2d\u0e23\u0e4c<\/td>\n<td>Maximum specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e48\u0e07\u0e2a\u0e01\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e01<\/td>\n<td>\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e27\u0e34\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e32\u0e30\u0e2b\u0e4c ICP \u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d LECO<\/td>\n<td>Low oxygen and nitrogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Routine testing as per ASTM standards ensures consistency in production and high quality powder suitable for end applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Buyers must insist on quality certificates from reputable manufacturers. In-house testing periodically is also recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>\u0e04\u0e33\u0e16\u0e32\u0e21\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e22<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><strong>Q. What is CuZn40 used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">A. CuZn40 finds wide usage in electrical connectors, plumbing fittings, gears, decorative parts etc. leveraging its strength, ductility, corrosion resistance and machinability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><strong>Q. What is the difference between regular and leaded brass alloy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">A. Leaded brass contains a small amount of lead up to 3% to enhance machinability while regular brass is lead-free. Lead-free is preferred for food contact and environmental safety reasons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><strong>Q. Does CuZn40 require heat treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">A. 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