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C51000

  • Bronze Family: Phosphor Bronze 5% A
  • Tempers: H04  HARD,  H08 SPRING
  • Solids: 3/8" to 2 1/2" OD
  • Hex: 3/8" to 2" OD
  • Rectangles: Consult Mill
  • Standard Lengths: 144"
  • » Download C51000 Spec Sheet (.pdf)

Typical Uses

  • Architecture Bridge Bearing Plates
  • Electrical Resistance Wire, Fuse Clips, Electromechanical Spring Components, Electrical Flexing Contact Blades, Electrical Connectors, Electronic Connectors, Wire Brushes, Switch Parts, Electronic and Precision Instrument Parts
  • Fasteners Fasteners, Cotter Pins, Lock Washers
  • Industrial Bourdon Tubes, Bellows, Perforated Sheets, Chemical Hardware, Truss Wire, Springs, Sleeve Bushings, Diaphragms, Clutch Disks, Pressure Responsive Elements, Beater Bar, Textile Machinery, Welding Rods

Similar or Equivalent Specification

CDA ASTM ASARCON SAE AMS Federal Ingot# Military Other Desc
C51000 ASTM B139   SAE J461 SAE J463 AMS 4625       PHOSPOR BRONZE  5% A

Chemical Composition (according to ASTM B139-07)

Cu% Sn% Pb% Zn% Fe% Ni% Sb% P% S% Al% Mn% Si%
Note: Single values represent maximums.
REMAINDER 4.20-5.80 0.05 0.30 0.10   0.03-0.35

Mechanical Properties (according to ASTM B139-07)

H04 HARD TEMPER  

SIZE RANGE:   ¼" TO 1/2" ROUND AND HEXAGONAL

Tensile Strength (min) Yield Strength (at .5% extention under load min) Elongation (in 2in. or 50mm min, %) Brinell Hardness (min) Remarks
Ksi MPa Ksi MPa
700 485 N/A N/A 13 N/A

SIZE RANGE:   OVER  1/2" TO 1" INCLUSIVE ROUND AND HEXAGONAL

Tensile Strength (min) Yield Strength (at .5% extention under load min) Elongation (in 2in. or 50mm min, %) Brinell Hardness (min) Remarks
Ksi MPa Ksi MPa
60 415 N/A N/A 15 N/A

SIZE RANGE:  0VER 1" ROUND AND HEXAGONAL

Tensile Strength (min) Yield Strength (at .5% extention under load min) Elongation (in 2in. or 50mm min, %) Brinell Hardness (min) Remarks
Ksi MPa Ksi MPa
55 380 N/A N/A 18 N/A

SIZE RANGE:   SIZE RANGE:   3/8" TO 1/2" ROUND

Tensile Strength (min) Yield Strength (at .5% extention under load min) Elongation (in 2in. or 50mm min, %) Brinell Hardness (min) Remarks
Ksi MPa Ksi MPa
90 620 N/A N/A 9 N/A

Machinability

Alloy Rating Density
C51000 20 0.320

Physical Properties (provided by CDA)

  US Customary Metric
  • *Determined on an alloy containing 5% tin and .2% phosphorus. This value will vary with the composition.
Melting Point - Liquidus 1920 F 1049 C
Melting Point - Solidus 1750 F 954 C
Density 0.320 lb/in3 at 68 F 8.86 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
Specific Gravity 8.860 8.86
Electrical Resistivity 69.10 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F 11.49 microhm-cm @ 20 C
Electrical Conductivity* 15 %IACS @ 68 F 0.088 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
Thermal Conductivity 40 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F)at 68F 69.2 W/m · °K at 20 C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 9.90 ·10-6 per oF (68-392 F) 17.8 ·10-6 per °C (20-200 C)
Specific Heat Capacity 0.090 Btu/lb/°F at 68 F 377.1 J/kg · °K at 293 K
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension 16000 ksi 110000 MPa
Modulas of Rigidity 6000 ksi 41370 MPa

Fabrication Properties (provided by CDA)

Joining Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Excellent
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Good
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Spot Weld Good
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Excellent
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor

Thermal Properties (provided by CDA)

Treatment Temp./Time - US Temp./Time - SI
Stress Temperature    
Solution Minimum    
Solution Maximum
Solution Time  
Solution Medium None
Precipitation Value    
Precipitation Time  
Precipitation Medium None
Annealing Minimum 900 483
Annealing Maximum 1250 677
Annealing Time  
Hot Works Minimum    
Hot Works Maximum    

Specification Cross
Reference Chart (pdf)

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