Chemical Properties -- C95900 bronze / CDA 959 / Aluminum Bronze
Element |
Nominal % |
Minimum % |
Maximum % |
| Aluminum |
12.8 |
12 |
13.5 |
| Antimony |
- |
- |
- |
| Copper |
80.2 |
Rem |
Rem |
| Iron |
4 |
3 |
5 |
| Lead |
- |
- |
- |
| Nickel |
- |
- |
.50 |
| Phosphorus |
- |
- |
- |
| Silicon |
- |
- |
- |
| Sulfur |
- |
- |
- |
| Tin |
- |
- |
- |
| Manganese |
- |
- |
1.5 |
Mechanical Properties -- C95900 bronze / CDA 959 / Aluminum Bronze
| M07 - As Continuous Cast |
|
| Tensile Strength: |
Minimum 90 ksi |
| Yield Strength: |
Minimum 50 ksi - 0.5% Ext. under load |
| Elongation: |
5%, in 2 inches |
Physical Properties -- C95900 bronze / CDA 959 / Aluminum Bronze
| Property |
US Customary |
| Density |
0.260 lb/cu in @ 68 F |
| Specific Heat Capacity |
0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F |
| Electrical Conductivity |
3 %IACS @ 68 F |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension |
18,000 ksi |
Fabrication Properties -- C95900 bronze / CDA 959 / Aluminum Bronze
| Joining Methods |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Good |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Excellent |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Fair |
| Machinability (C360 Brass =100) |
70 |
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