Bronze C51000

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 900 and 1250 F.

Cold Workability

The capacity for cold working this alloy is rated as "excellent".

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is unknown. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is unknown.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is rated as "poor".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 20. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Bronzes (Copper-Tin-Phosphorus), Phosphor Bronze, 5% A. Good combination of strength and ductility. Similar to C50700, excellent spring qualities.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "excellent", brazing is rated as "excellent", oxyacetylene welding is rated as "fair", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "good", coated metal arc welding is rated as "fair", spot welding is rated as "good", seam welding is rated as "fair", and butt welding is rated as "excellent".