Bronze Low Silicon Bronze B

Annealing Procedure

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

Applications

Applications similar to aluminum bronzes. Used for valve guides, valve stems, fasteners, pole line hardware, and marine fittings.

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 between 1300 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). is 100).

Principle Design Features

Bronzes (Copper-Silicon), Low Silicon Bronze B. Moderate strength, good corrosion resistance, similar to C64200 in properties and applications.

Weldability

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

Known Forms

Bolt

Bolt

Coil

Coil

Disc

Disc

Flat Bar

Flat Bar

Foil

Foil

Hexagon Bar

Hexagon Bar

Hollow Bar

Hollow Bar

Nut

Nut

Pipe

Pipe

Plate

Plate

Ring

Ring

Rod

Rod

Round Bar

Round Bar

Round Tube

Round Tube

Screw

Screw

Sheet

Sheet

Square Bar

Square Bar

Strip

Strip

Washer

Washer

Wire Flat

Wire Flat

Wire Round

Wire Round

Wire Square

Wire Square

Additional Data

Specifications

SB315,SB98,B105,B315,B432,B96,B98,B99,F467,F468,C65100

Chemical Elements

Iron0.8 max
Lead0.05 max
Manganese0.7 max
Remainder EachCu, including Ag
Remainder TotalCu + sum of named elements 99.5 min
Silicon0.8 - 2
Zinc1.5 max

Physical Properties

Density: 0.316lb/in³Density

Electrical Resistivity: 86.4µΩ·cmElectrical Resistivity

Melting Point: 1890°FMelting Point

Mechanical Properties

Modulus of Elasticity – Tension: 17MSIModulus of Elasticity – Tension