Phosphor Bronze Bar
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an extensive inventory of Phosphor Bronze C51000 and C54400 in rod form. Phosphor bronze is corrosion resistant and is excellent in most environments, although it is not suitable for use with certain materials; for instance, acetylene, moist ammonia, chromic acid, and mercury cyanide. C544 offers a machinability rating of 80.
Typical Applications
- Electrical connectors
- Bushings
- Gears
- Pinions
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(C51000)
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Fair |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Good |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
|
Spot Weld |
Good |
|
Seam Weld |
Fair |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Poor |
|
Machinability Rating |
20 |
ASTM Standard Designation for C51000: ASTM B139
Phosphor Bronze Alloy A
|
|
Cu |
Fe |
Pb |
P |
Sn |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.10 |
.05 |
.03-.35 |
4.2-5.8 |
.30 |
|
Nominal |
94.8 |
- |
- |
.20 |
5.0 |
- |
(C54400)
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Excellent |
|
Brazing |
Good |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
|
Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
|
Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
|
Butt Weld |
Fair |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
|
Machinability Rating |
80 |
ASTM Standard Designation for C54400: ASTM B139
Phosphor Bronze Alloy B-2
|
|
Cu |
Fe |
Pb |
P |
Sn |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.10 |
3.0-4.0 |
.01-.50 |
3.5-4.5 |
1.5-4.5 |
|
Nominal |
88.0 |
- |
3.8 |
.25 |
4.0 |
3.0 |
