Aluminum bronze is the highest strength standard copper-based alloy. Aviva Metals stocks C95200, also known as "9A" in standard sizes.
Typical Uses for C95200 (9A) Aluminum Bronze:
ELECTRICAL: Electrical Hardware
FASTENERS: Nuts
MARINE: Marine Hardware, Covers for Marine Hardware, Propellers, Marine Engines
ORDINANCE: Gun Mountings, Gun Slides
INDUSTRIAL: Pickling Tanks, Mild Alkali Applications, Large Gear Parts, Hydrant Parts, Valve Seats, Hot Mill Guides, Welding Jaws, Pickling Equipment, Worm Wheels, Worms, Valve Bodies, Wear Plates, Thrust Pads, Bearing Liners, Pump Parts, Valves, High Strength Clamps, Acid Resistant Pumps, Bearings, Bushings, Gears, Plungers, Pump Rods
| Al | Cu | Fe | |
| Min/Max | 8.5-9.5 | 86.0 min | 2.5-4.0 |
| Nominals | 9.0000 | 87.7000 | 3.3000 |
| Product Type | Temper Type |
| Centrifugal | ASME SB271, ASTM B271, SAE J461, J462 |
| Continuous | ASME B505, ASTM B505, SAE J461, J462 |
| Flanges | ASME B16.24, SB148, ASTM B148 |
| Ingot | ASTM B30 |
| Sand | ASME SB148, ASTM B763, B148, SAE J461, J462 |
| Temper | Sect. Size | Cold Work | Type Min | Temp | Tensile Strength | YS 0.05% UL |
YS 0.02% Offset |
YS 0.005% Offset |
Elong. | RH B |
RH C |
RH F |
RH 30T |
VH 500 |
BH 500 |
BH 3000 |
Shear Strgth |
Fatigue Strgth |
Izod Impact Strgth |
| - | in. | % | - | F | ksi | ksi | ksi | ksi | % | B | C | F | 30T | 500 | 500 | 3000 | ksi | ksi | ft-lb |
| - | mm. | - | - | C | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | MPa | MPa | J |
| As Centrifugal Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M02 | 68 | 65 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | - | - | ||||
| M02 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 450 | 170 | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | - | - | 0 | |
| As Continous Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M07 | 68 | 68 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M07 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 469 | 179 | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| As Permanent Mold Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M05 | 68 | 93 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M05 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 640 | 240 | - | - | 38 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| As Sand Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M01 | 68 | 65 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | - | - | ||||
| M01 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 448 | 172 | - | - | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 110 | - | - | 0 | |
| M01 | 68 | 80 | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 125 | 40 | 22 | ||||
| M01 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 552 | 186 | - | - | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 125 | 276 | 152 | 0 |
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.0 . 10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.2 . 10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.276 lb/in3 at 68 F | 7.64 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 11 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.064 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 94.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 15.63 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Magnetic Permeability | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1913 F | 1045 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus | 1907 F | 1042 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 15000 ksi | 103400 MPa |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.31 | 0.31 |
| Specific Gravity | 7.64 | 7.64 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg . oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 29.1 Btu . ft/(hr . ft2 . oF)at 68F | 50.4 W/m . oK at 20 C |
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Excellent |
| Machinability Rating | 20 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Soldering | Good |
| End Product | Specification |
| Centrifugal | ASME SB271, ASTM B271, SAE J461, J462 |
| Continuous | ASME B505, ASTM B505, SAE J461, J462 |
| Flanges | ASME B16.24, SB148, ASTM B148 |
| Ingot | ASTM B30 |
| Sand | ASME SB148, ASTM B763, B148, SAE J461, J462 |
