A low lead brass alloy, Silicon Bronze has excellent corrosion resistance, high tensile strength and an appealing surface finish. It is used extensively in the chemical industry for its good corrosion and wear properties in chemical environments. Silicon Bronze is also known for its formability and weldability. The presence of silicon adds lubricity for load bearing applications.
Typical Applications:
| Mechanical Properties | ||||||
| Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) | YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) | Elongation (%) | Rockwell B scale | Shear Strength (ksi) | Section Size (in) |
| H02 | 78 Typ | 45 Typ | 35 Typ | 85 Typ | 52 Typ | 1 |
| H06 | 108 Typ | 60 Typ | 13 Typ | 95 Typ | 62 Typ | 1 |
| H04 | 92 Typ | 55 Typ | 22 Typ | 90 Typ | 58 Typ | 1 |
| Chemical Composition | |||||||
| Element | |||||||
| Cu | Pb | Zn | Fe | Ni | Mn | Si | |
| Min (%) | 0.50 | 2.8 | |||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.05 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 3.8 |
| Chemical Composition | ||||||
| Element | ||||||
| Cu(1,2) | Pb | Zn | Fe | Mn | Si | |
| Min (%) | 0.8 | |||||
| Max (%) | Rem | 0.05 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| (1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min. |
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