Silicon Aluminum Bronze

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.

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
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