Naval Brass C46400 is nominally composed of 60% copper, 39.2% zinc and 0.8% tin. As is typical of brass alloys with the duplex alpha + beta structure, C46400 has good strength and rigidity. By substituting tin for an equal quantity of zinc, a high corrosion resistance to seawater is achieved. The addition of tin also gives the alloy an inherent resistance to dezincification, thereby further inhibiting the impingement by seawater at higher than normal temperatures. The alloy is also noted for its resistance to wear, fatigue, galling, and stress corrosion cracking.
Typical Uses for C46400 Naval Brass "Lead Free":
Leaded Commercial Bronze C31400 combines the natural corrosion resistance of C22000 with the machinability typical of leaded brasses. Like C22000, it is an alpha brass nominally composed of 89% copper and 9% zinc, but it also contains approximately 2% lead to impart free-cutting characteristics. The relatively low zinc content of C31400 provides excellent corrosion resistance in potable water along with a pleasing golden color that matches C22000 hardware. Alloy C31400 is also suitable for outdoor use due to its resistance to stress corrosion cracking and to corrosion in general, but where the highest strength is not required.
Typical Uses for C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze:
C54400 Phosphor Bronze is the finest bearing alloy that the industry has to offer. It is an extremely machinable alloy that is equalled by few in the wrought metal industry as a bearing alloy. When annealed, this metal can be bent, formed, blanked, and stamped.
Typical Uses for C54400 Phosphor Bronze "B-2" "Free Cutting":
C51000 Phosphor Bronze alloy possess a higher yield strength than is readily available in most cast products. Typical applications for phosphor bronze include bearings, bushings, gears, pinions, shafts, thrust washers and valve parts. C51000 Phosphor bronze can be readily brazed or soldered. Capacity for being cold worked is good.
Typical Uses for C51000 Phosphor Bronze "5% A":
Nickel Bearing C31600 is composed of approximately 89% copper, 8% zinc, and 2% lead, but also contains 1% nickel. This alloy combines the natural corrosion resistance and machinability of C31400 with a higher tensile and yield strength resulting from the controlled addition of nickel. The relatively low zinc content provides excellent corrosion resistance in potable water along with a pleasing golden color that matches C22000 hardware. It also possesses a particular resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It is an alloy suitable for outdoor use where higher strength is required.
Typical Uses for C31600 Nickel Leaded Commercial Bronze:
Used extensively for cap style resistance welding electrodes. Evidence suggests that it can provide less sticking and resist deformation longer than its copper-chrome counterpart in some specific situations.
Typical Uses for C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium:
C63000 (AMS 4640) Nickel Aluminum Bronze alloy is an excellent choice for applications involving heavy loads, abrasive wear resistant, friction, abrasive wear and corrosion. The addition of nickel increases the alloys strength without diminishing its excellent ductility, toughness and corrosion resistance. Typical applications for C63000 nickel aluminum bronze included aircraft landing gear components, strut bearings, main pistons, trunnion bearings and similar vital components.
Typical Uses for C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze:
Typical Uses for C52400 Phosphor Bronze "10% D":
Used in resistance welding machine electrodes, seam welding wheels, electrical switch gear, electrode holder jaws, cable connectors, current carrying arms and shafts, circuit breaker parts, arcing and bridging parts, grid side rods in electron tubes, molds, spot welding tips, flash welding electrodes, electrical and thermal conductors requiring greater strength than copper, switch contacts.
Typical Uses for C18200 Chromium Copper:
C36000 Free Machining Brass / Free Cutting Brass is ideally suited for high speed machining operations with its superior machinability, thread rolling and knurling characteristics. Its machinability rating of 100 is standard against which all other copper alloys are rated. It is easily soldered or brazed and has good resistance to corrosion.
Typical Uses for C36000 Free Machining Brass / Free Cutting Brass:
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Product Category | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions | Metal Extrusions |
Product Number | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex | Hex |
Product Name | C46400 Naval Brass "Lead Free" | C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze | C54400 Phosphor Bronze B-2 Free Cutting | C51000 Phosphor Bronze "5% A" | C31600 Nickel Leaded Commercial Bronze | C18150 Copper Chromium Zirconium | C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze | C52400 Phosphor Bronze "10% D" | C18200 Chromium Copper | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass |
Type | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous | Metal; Non-ferrous |
Nonferrous | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper | Copper |
Specialty / Other Types | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions | Alloy | Alloy | Pure, Unalloyed or Very Low Alloy Additions | Alloy |
Shape / Form | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex | Semi-finished, Mill Stock or Near Net Shapes; Bar Stock; Hex |
Features | Corrosion Resistant; Wear Resistant | Lead Additions; Corrosion Resistant | Lead Additions; Wear Resistant; Die / Cold Work | Wear Resistant; Die / Cold Work | Lead Additions; Corrosion Resistant | Heat Resistant | Corrosion Resistant; Wear Resistant | Wear Resistant; Die / Cold Work | Heat Resistant | Lead Additions; Corrosion Resistant |