C95500 Material Data Sheet
Chemical Properties -- C95500 Bronze / Aluminum Bronze / CDA 955
Element |
Nominal % |
Minimum % |
Maximum % |
Aluminum |
11 |
10 |
11.5 |
Antimony |
- |
- |
- |
Copper |
81 |
78 |
- |
Iron |
4 |
3 |
5 |
Lead |
- |
- |
- |
Nickel |
4 |
3 |
5.5 |
Phosphorus |
- |
- |
- |
Silicon |
- |
- |
- |
Sulfur |
- |
- |
- |
Tin |
- |
- |
- |
Zinc |
- |
- |
3.5 |
Mechanical Properties -- C95500 Bronze / Aluminum Bronze / CDA 955
MO1 - As Sand Cast |
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Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 90 ksi |
Yield Strength: |
Minimum 40 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
Elongation: |
Minimum 6% in 2 in. |
Brinell Hardness: |
190 @ 3000 kg load |
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M02 - As Centrifugal Cast |
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Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 90 ksi |
Yield Strength: |
Minimum 40 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
Elongation: |
Minimum 6%, in 2 inches |
Brinell Hardness: |
190 @ 3000 kg load |
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M07 - As Continuous Cast |
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Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 95 ksi |
Yield Strength: |
Minimum 42 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
Elongation: |
10%, in 2 inches |
Physical Properties -- C95500 Bronze / Aluminum Bronze / CDA 955
Property |
US Customary |
Melting Point - Liquidus |
1930 F |
Melting Point - Solidus |
1900 F |
Density |
0.272 lb/cu in @ 68 F |
Specific Gravity |
7.53 |
Specific Heat Capacity |
0.1 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
9.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) |
Thermal Conductivity |
24.2 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F |
Electrical Conductivity |
8% IACS @ 68 F |
Electrical Resistivity |
122.8 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F |
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
16,000 ksi |
Fabrication Properties -- C95500 Bronze / Aluminum Bronze / CDA 955
Joining Methods |
Suitability |
Soldering |
Not Recommended |
Brazing |
Fair |
Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Good |
Machinability (C360 Brass =100) |
50 |