Bronze C61800

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 1100 and 1200 F.

Applications

Applications include valve and pump components for industrial process streams, as well as for marine equipment, high strength fasteners and pole line hardware.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 50. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1400 and 1625 F.

Hot Workability

This alloy's capacity for being hot formed is "good".

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 40. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Bronzes (Copper-Aluminum), 10%. C61800 has good corrosion resistance.

Weldability

Soldering is rated as "fair", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "good", coated metal arc welding is rated as "good", spot welding is rated as "good", seam welding is rated as "good", and butt welding is rated as "good".