C65100 Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Zinc, Zn | 1.5 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.8-2.0 |
| Iron, Fe | 0.8 |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.7 |
| Lead, Pb | 0.05 |
| Copper, Cu | Remainder |
C65100 Physical Properties
| Melting Point – Liquidus°F | 1940 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point – Solidus°F | 1890 |
| Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.316 |
| Specific Gravity | 8.75 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 12 |
| Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 33 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 9.9 |
| Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 17000 |
| Modulus of Rigidityksi | 6400 |
C65100 Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Thickness | Tensile Str. | Yield Str. | Elong. | Rockwell | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | C | F | 30T | |||||
| OS035 | 25.4 mm (1 in) | 276 MPa (40 ksi) | 103 MPa (15 ksi) | 50% | – | – | 55 | – |
C65100 Thermal Properties
| Treatment | Minimum* | Maximum* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. | ||||
| Annealing | 900 | 1250 | ||
| Hot Working Temperature | 1300 | 1300 | ||
C65100 Equivalent
ASME SB315
ASME SB98
ASTM B105
ASTM B315
ASTM B432
ASTM B96
ASTM B98
ASTM B99
ASTM F467
ASTM F468
C65100 Uses
C651 Low Silicon Bronze is known for its superior strength and ductility. It can be used in a variety of applications, including plumbing fixtures, electrical components, marine hardware, and more. Its high corrosion resistance makes it particularly useful in marine applications where the metal will be exposed to salt water or other harsh environments. It can also be used in welding applications because it has good weldability characteristics due to its low silicon content.
