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Manufactured Parts

Casting Methods
Continuous Cast Bronze
Centrifugal Cast Bronze
Sand Cast Bronze
Extruded Materials

Bronze Stock list

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C36000
C46400
C63000
C86300
C90300
C90500
C90700
C93200
C93600
C95400
C95500
C95900
SAE 841

Material Data

Mechanical / Chemical Data
C36000
C46400
C63000
C86300
C90300
C90500
C90700
C93200
C93600
C95400
C95500
C95900
SAE 841

C90500 Bronze, SAE 62, Gun Metal


Chemical Properties -- C90500 Bronze / SAE 62 / Gun Metal

Element
Nominal %
Minimum %
Maximum %
Aluminum - - .005
Antimony - - .20
Copper 88 86 89
Iron - - .20
Lead - - .30
Nickel - - 1
Phosphorus - - .05
Silicon - - .005
Sulfur - - .05
Tin 10 9 11
Zinc 2 1 3

Mechanical Properties -- C90500 Bronze / SAE 62 / Gun Metal

MO1 - As Sand Cast  
Tensile Strength: Minimum 45 ksi
Yield Strength: Minimum 22 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load
Elongation: Minimum 25% in 2 in.
Brinell Hardness: 75 @ 500 kg load
   
M02 - As Centrifugal Cast  
Tensile Strength: Minimum 45 ksi
Yield Strength: Minimum 22 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load
Elongation: 25% in 2 inches
   
M07 - As Continuous Cast  
Tensile Strength: Minimum 44 ksi
Yield Strength: Minimum 25 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load
Elongation: 10% in 2 inches

Physical Properties -- C90500 Bronze / SAE 62 / Gun Metal

Property US Customary
Melting Point - Liquidus 1830 F
Melting Point - Solidus 1570 F
Density 0.315 lb/in3 at 68 F
Specific Gravity 8.72
Specific Heat Capacity 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 11.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F)
Thermal Conductivity 43.2 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F
Electrical Conductivity 11 %IACS @ 68 F
Electrical Resistivity 94.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension 15,000 ksi

Fabrication Properties -- C90500 Bronze / SAE 62 / Gun Metal

Joining Methods Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Fair
Machinability (C360 Brass =100) 30