Phosphor Bronze
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an extensive inventory of Phosphor Bronze C51000 in round rod, sheet, and plate; as well as C54400 in round rod. Phosphor bronze is noted for its resilience and fatigue endurance. In addition to its resilience, phosphor bronze offers a machinability of 80. It is adapted to all forms of cold workability, along with being rugged and durable in severe service.
Typical Applications
- Electrical connectors
- Bushings
- Gears
- Pinions
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. can offer material cut to your specifications on our bar saws, shears, precision plate saws, and water jets. Please contact one of our knowledgeable sales staff today to help you with your phosphor bronze needs!
(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 |
