Silicon Bronze Bar
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. maintains an inventory of C65500 Silicon Bronze in rod form. C655 is extremely corrosion resistant, making it ideal for industries such as the marine industry. C655 is one of the most weldable copper alloys. In addition to excellent welding traits, it offers excellent hot workability and can be readily hot formed an pressed with excellent cold workability as well.
Typical Applications for C65500
- Marine hardware
- Architecture
- Fasteners
Farmer’s Copper Ltd. can offer material cut for to your specifications on our bar saws, shears, precision plate saws, and water jets. Contact one of our experts today to find out how we can meet your bronze needs!
List of standard rod sizes
Rod – ¼” Dia. thru 6”
|
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
|
Soldering |
Good |
|
Brazing |
Excellent |
|
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Good |
|
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
|
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
|
Spot Weld |
Excellent |
|
Seam Weld |
Excellent |
|
Butt Weld |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Excellent |
|
Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Excellent |
|
Forgeability Rating |
40 |
|
Machinability Rating |
30 |
ASTM Standard Designation for C65500 Rod: ASTM B98
ASME Standard Designation for C65500 Rod: ASME SB98
|
|
Cu(1) |
Fe |
Pb |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Si |
Zn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min./Max. |
Rem. |
.8 |
.05 |
.50-1.3 |
.6 |
2.8-3.8 |
1.5 |
|
Nominal |
97.0 |
- |
- |
.9 |
- |
3.0 |
- |
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to inquire about a quote from Farmers Copper
or call us today at 800-231-9450
