Bronze Phosphor Bronze, C544

Annealing Procedure

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

Applications

Applications include bearings, cam followers and similar products.

Cold Workability

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

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 unknown.

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 80. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Principle Design Features

Bronzes (Copper-Tin-Lead-Phosphorus), Phosphor Bronze, B-2. Free machining, with good cold working properties. Very good wear resistance.

Weldability

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