- Bronze Family: Phosphor Bronze B-2
- Tempers: H04 HARD
- Solids: 3/8" to 2 1/2" OD
- Hex: 3/8" to 2" OD
- Rectangles: Consult Mill
- Standard Lengths: 144"
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Typical Uses
- Electrical Electrical Connectors
- Industrial Bushings, Gears, Pinions, Screw Machine Products, Thrust Washers, Valve Parts, Sleeve Bearings, Thrust Bearings, Bearings, Shafts
Similar or Equivalent Specification
| CDA |
ASTM |
ASARCON |
SAE |
AMS |
Federal |
Ingot# |
Military |
Other Desc |
| C54400 |
ASTM B139 |
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SAE J461 |
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PHOSPOR BRONZE B-2 |
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SAE J463 |
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Chemical Composition (according to ASTM B139-07)
| Cu% |
Sn% |
Pb% |
Zn% |
Fe% |
Ni% |
Sb% |
P% |
S% |
Al% |
Mn% |
Si% |
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Note: Single values represent maximums.
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| REMAINDER |
3.50-4.50 |
3.00-4.00 |
1.50- 4.50 |
0.10 |
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0.01-0.50 |
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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 |
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| 60 |
415 |
N/A |
N/A |
10 |
N/A |
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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 |
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| 55 |
380 |
N/A |
N/A |
12 |
N/A |
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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 |
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| 50 |
345 |
N/A |
N/A |
15 |
N/A |
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Machinability
| Alloy |
Rating |
Density |
| C54400 |
80 |
0.320 |
Physical Properties (provided by CDA)
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US Customary |
Metric |
| Melting Point - Liquidus |
1830 F |
999 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus |
1700 F |
927 C |
| Density |
0.320 lb/in3 at 68 F |
8.89 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity |
8.890 |
8.89 |
| Electrical Resistivity |
54.60 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F |
9.08 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity |
190 %IACS @ 68 F |
0.111 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity |
500 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·°F)at 68F |
86.5 W/m · °K at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.60 ·10-6 per oF (68-392 F) |
17.3 ·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 |
15000 ksi |
103400 MPa |
| Modulas of Rigidity |
5600 ksi |
38610 MPa |
Fabrication Properties (provided by CDA)
| Joining Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
Thermal Properties (provided by CDA)
| Treatment |
Temp./Time - US |
Temp./Time - SI |
| Stress Temperature |
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| Solution Minimum |
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| Solution Maximum |
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| Solution Time |
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| Solution Medium |
None |
| Precipitation Value |
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| Precipitation Time |
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| Precipitation Medium |
None |
| Annealing Minimum |
900 |
483 |
| Annealing Maximum |
1250 |
677 |
| Annealing Time |
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