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.
C65100 Uses in Industries
Automotive Industry
Plumbing Industry
Electrical Industry
Marine Industry
Aerospace Industry
Construction Industry
C65100 Corrosion Resistance
Due to its inherent corrosion resistance properties, C65100 Low Silicon Bronze is commonly used in seawater applications such as boat hulls or propellers. The alloy is also resistant to sulfur compounds which means it can withstand exposure to sewage or other acidic materials without corroding over time. This makes it an ideal choice for plumbing fixtures or other products that may come into contact with corrosive liquids or gases.
C65100 Heat Treatment and Machining
C65100 Low Silicon Bronze can be heat treated for improved strength and hardness levels if needed for your application. However, because of its low silicon content, machining can be difficult, so care must be taken when doing any cutting operations on this alloy. Speciality tools such as carbide cutters may need to be employed in order to achieve the desired results from machining operations on this material.
