C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze
The C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze possess good hot and cold workability, forging ability. The alloy is fabricated by bending, coining, drawing and upsetting, hot forging and pressing, knurling, roll threading, shearing, spinning, swaging, and stamping.
Typical Uses :
- Electrical : Cold Headed Nuts, Cable Connectors, Components for Pole Line Hardware
- Fasteners : Screw Machine Products, Bolts
- Industrial : Valve Components, Nuclear Power Service
Chemical Composition:
| Al | As | Cu | Fe | Pb | Ni | Si | Sn | Zn | |
| Min/Max | 3.0 – 4.0 | 0.15 | Rem | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.15 | 0.7 – 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Nominals | 3.5 | – | 95.5 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – |
Physical Properties:
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.4 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.9 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.301 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.33 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 12 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.07 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 86.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 14.36 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1890 F | 1032 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 16000 ksi | 110000 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.33 | 8.33 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 33.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 57.1 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Fabrication:
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Fair |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 40 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Fair |
| Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Fair |
Sizes Available
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
C64200 Silicon Aluminum Bronze
ASTM B249, QQ-C-465, AMS 4631, AMS 4634, EU Designation: CuAl7Si2, CW302G
The C64200 silicone aluminum alloy is an engineering alloy which is resistant to corrosion as copper and is much stronger. Is is manufactured in round, hexagonal and octagonal rods for hot forming and free machining. It is considered as best valve stem alloy and its other applications include gears, marine hardware, nuts, pole line hardware, and valve bodies and components.
Typical Uses :
- Automotive : Valve Guides, Automobile Engine
- Electrical: Pole Line Hardware
- Fasteners: Bolts, Nuts
- Industrial: Valve Components, Valve Bodies, Gears, Valve Stems, Cams
- Marine: Hardware
Specifications:
| Specifications | Designation |
| ISO | CuAl7Si2 |
| European | CuAl7Si2 |
| UNS | C64210 |
Chemical Composition:
| Al | As | Cu | Fe | Pb | Mn | Ni | Si | Sn | Zn | |
| Min/Max | 6.3 – 7.6 | 0.15 | Rem | 0.3 | 0.05 | 0.1 | 0.25 | 1.5 – 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Nominals | 7 | – | 91.2 | – | – | – | – | 1.8 | – | – |
Specifications :
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | AMS 4631, ASME SB150, ASTM B150 |
| Bar, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Bolts | ASTM F468 |
| Forgings, Die | AMS 4631, ASME SB283, ASTM B283 |
| Nuts | ASTM F467 |
| Rod | AMS 4631, ASME SB150, ASTM B150, SAE J463, J461 |
| Rod, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Screws | ASTM F468 |
| Shapes | ASTM B150 |
| Shapes, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Studs | ASTM F468 |
Fabrication :
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Fair |
| Butt Weld | Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
| Machinability Rating | 80 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld | Fair |
| Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld | Fair |
Physical Properties :
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 18.0 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.278 lb/in3 at 68 F | 7.7 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 8 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.047 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 113.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 18.79 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1840 F | 1004 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1800 F | 982 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 16000 ksi | 110000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6000 ksi | 41370 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 7.69 | 7.69 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/·oF at 68F | 377.1 J/kg ·oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 26.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 45.0 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Sizes Available:
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
C65100 Low Silicon Bronze “B”
C65100 Low Silicon Bronze “B” is an engineering alloy resistant to corrosion as copper itself, but much stronger, and with good fatigue endurance. The alloy is appreciated for its brazing ability, strength, corrosion resistance and electrical properties and serves as one of the most weldable copper alloys. The alloy can be joined by using resistance welding, soldering or brazing. The alloy is joined by gas shield arc welding, spot welding and also by oxyacetylene welding.
Typical Uses :
- Electrical: Conduit, Pole Line Hardware, Motor, Rotor Bars
- Fasteners: Bolts, Cable Clamps, Cap Screws, Machine Screws, Nuts, Rivets, U Bolts, Fasteners, Screws
- Industrial: Oil Refinery Plumbing Tube, Heat Exchanger Tube, Welding Rod, Hydraulic Pressure Lines
- Marine: Hardware
Equivelent Specifications:
| Specifications | Designation |
| ISO | CuSi1 |
| European | CuSi1 |
| Czech Republic | CuSi1 |
Chemical Composition:
| Cu | Fe | Pb | Mn | Si | Zn | |
| Min/Max | Rem | 0.8 | 0.05 | 0.7 | 0.80 – 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Nominals | 98.5 | – | – | – | 1.5 | – |
Specifications:
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | ASME SB98, ASTM B98 |
| Bolts | ASTM F468 |
| Nuts | ASTM F467 |
| Pipe | ASTM B315 |
| Plate | ASTM B96 |
| Plate, Clad | ASTM B432 |
| Rod | ASME SB98, ASTM B98 |
| Screws | ASTM F468 |
| Shapes | ASME SB98, ASTM B98 |
| Sheet | ASTM B96 |
| Strip | ASTM B96 |
| Studs | ASTM F468 |
| Tube | ASTM B315 |
| Wire | ASTM B99, B105 |
Fabrication:
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Butt Weld | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Seam Weld | Good |
| Soldering | Excellent |
| Spot Weld | Excellent |
Physical Properties:
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.9 ·10-6 per oF (68-212 F) | 17.8 ·10-6 per oC (20-100 C) |
| Density | 0.316 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.75 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 12 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.07 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 86.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 14.36 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1940 F | 1060 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1890 F | 1032 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17000 ksi | 117000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 | 8.75 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 33.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 57.1 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Sizes Available
| ROUND RODS/BARS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
C65500 High Silicon Bronze “A”
ASTM B96, ASTM B248, ASTM B98
The silicon bronze C65500 is a high strength, engineering alloy with having resistance against corrosion from fresh and salt water, acids, alkalies, salts and organic chemicals. The alloy is not suitable to be used with sulfides, nitric acid, acid chromates or oxidizing salts such as ferric chloride. The alloy possess strength, resilience and formability and is non-sparking, galling resistant and fatigue resistant.The applications of C65500 include electrical conduit, pump shafts, valve stems, tie rods, fasteners, marine and pole-line hardware, nuts, bolts, screws, rivets, nails, bushings, screen cloth and wire.
Typical Uses :
- Electrical: Sculptures,Electrical,Pole Line Hardware,Motors,Rotor Bar
- Fasteners: Screws,Rivets,Burrs,Nuts,Nails,Cotter Pins,Clamps,Bolts,Hinges
- Industrial: Screen Cloth,Wear Plates,Screen Plates,Shafting,Wire,Welded Pressure Vessels,Oil Refinery Plumbing Tube,Bearing Plates,Butts
- Marine: Vessel Hardware ,Propeller Shaft
Equivelent Specifications:
| Specifications | Designation |
| ISO | CuSi3Mn1 |
| European | CuSi3Mn1 |
| BS | CS 101 |
| Russian | BrKMo3-1 |
Chemical Composition:
| Cu | Fe | Pb | Mn | Ni | Si | Zn | |
| Min/Max | Rem | 0.8 | 0.05 | 0.50 – 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.8 – 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Nominals | 97.0000 | – | – | 0.9000 | 3.0000 | – |
Specifications:
| End Product | Specification |
| Bar | SAE J463, J461 |
| Bar, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Bar, Rolled, Pressure Vessels | ASME SB96, ASTM B96 |
| Bolts | ASTM F468 |
| Forgings, Die | ASTM B283 |
| Nuts | ASTM F467 |
| Pipe | ASME SB315, ASTM B315 |
| Plate | ASME SB96, ASTM B96 |
| Plate, Bridge and Bearing | ASTM B100 |
| Plate, Clad | ASTM B432 |
| Plate, Pressure Vessels | ASME SB96, ASTM B96 |
| Rod | ASME SB98, ASTM B98, SAE J461, J463 |
| Rod, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Screws | ASTM F468 |
| Shapes | ASME SB98, ASTM B98, SAE J461, J463 |
| Shapes, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Sheet | ASME SB96, ASTM B96, SAE J461, J463 |
| Sheet, Bridge and Bearing | ASTM B100 |
| Sheet, Pressure Vessels | ASME SB96, ASTM B96 |
| Strip | ASME SB96, ASTM B96, SAE J461, J463 |
| Studs | ASTM F468 |
| Tube | ASME SB315, ASTM B315, MILITARY MIL-T-8231 |
| Wire | ASTM B105, B99 |
Fabrication:
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Excellent |
| Butt Weld | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Excellent |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
| Forgeability Rating | 40 |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Good |
| Seam Weld | Excellent |
| Soldering | Good |
| Spot Weld | Excellent |
Physical Properties:
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-212 F) | 18.0 ·10-6 per oC (20-100 C) |
| Density | 0.308 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.53 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 7 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.041 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 148.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 24.6 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Melting Point – Liquidus | 1880 F | 1027 C |
| Melting Point – Solidus | 1780 F | 971 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 15000 ksi | 103400 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 5600 ksi | 38610 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 8.53 | 8.53 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 21.0.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F | 36.3 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Sizes Available
| ROUND RODS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |
C65620 Silicon Bronze (AMS 4616)
ASTM 4616
The C65620 silicone bronze is high strength alloy with additional iron content that provides added strength in conjunction with the self lubricity of the silicon for excellent bearing and load properties. The alloy can easily be machined into ball bearing cage assemblies.
The C65620 silicone bronze is high strength alloy with additional iron content that provides added strength in conjunction with the self lubricity of the silicon for excellent bearing and load properties. The alloy can easily be machined into ball bearing cage assemblies.
Typical Uses :
- Electrical: Transistor Component Bases, High Resistance-Ratio Cryogenic Shunts, Bus Conductors, Wave Guides, Hollow Conductors, Anodes for Vacuum Tubes, Coaxial Cable, Coaxial Tube, Klystrons, Microwave Tubes, Bus Bars, Lead-in Wire, Vacuum Seals, Conductors, Glass-to-Metal Seals
- Automotive: Automotive Rectifiers
Chemical Composition:
| Cu | Fe | Mn | Si | Zn | |
| Min/Max | 90 | 1.0-2.0 | 1 | 2.4-4.0 | 1.5-4.0 |
| Nominals | – | – | – | – | – |
Sizes Available
| ROUND RODS/BARS | 8mm To 70 mm |
| HEX | 10mm To 60mm |
| SQUARE | 10mm To 60mm |
| FLAT | 10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm |
| BILLETS | Up to 200 mm |
| INGOTS | As per Specification |