Bronze C95400

Annealing Procedure

The annealing temperature for this alloy is between 1150 and 1225 F or 620 and 660 C. The time at temperature is one hour per inch of section thickness.

Heat Treatability

The stress relieving temperature of this alloy is 600 F or 316 C. The time at temperature is one hour per inch of section thickness. This alloy does respond to heat treatment. The solution heat treating temperature is between 1600 and 1675 F or 870 and 910 C. The time at temperature is one hour per inch of section thickness. The quenching medium is water.

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 60. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Cast - Bronzes (Copper-Aluminum-Iron and Copper-Aluminum-Iron-Nickel)

Weldability

Soldering of this alloy is rated as "good", brazing is rated as "good", oxyacetylene welding is "not recommended", carbon arc welding is rated as "fair", gas shielded arc welding is rated as "very good", and coated metal arc welding is rated as "good".