Bronze C69400

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 800 and 1200 F.

Applications

Used in heavy-duty mechanical components, including bearings. Also used for valve stems and pump components.

Cold Workability

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

Forgeability

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 80. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1200 and 1600 F.

Hot Workability

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

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 30. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Bronzes (Copper-Zinc), Silicon Red Brass. Versatile hot forgeable alloy combining high strength and good corrosion resistance.

Weldability

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