Flat, Shaped and Round Wire
Applications
Electrical switch springs, Fuse clips, Electrical connectors, Lock washers, Bearing plates, Gears, Thrust washers, Springs
Description
Phosphor Bronzes between 0.5 and 11 % tin and 0.01 to 0.35 % phosphorous. The addition of tin increases the corrosion resistance and strength of the alloy. The phosphorous increases the wear resistance and stiffness of the alloy. Phosphor Bronzes have superb spring qualities, high fatigue resistance, excellent formability and solderability, and high corrosion resistance. They are primarily used for electrical products, other uses include corrosion resistant bellows, diaphragms, and spring washers. Leaded phosphor bronzes combine good strength and fatigue resistance with good machinability, high wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
Chemistry Typical
UNS# COPPER TIN LEAD IRON ZINC PHOSPHORUS
C51000 Balance 4.2-5.8 0.05 max 0.10 max 0.30 max 0.03-0.35
C51100 Balance 3.5-4.9 0.05 max 0.10 max 0.30 max 0.03-0.35
C52100 Balance 7.0-9.0 0.05 max 0.10 max 0.20 max 0.03-0.35
C54400 Balance 3.5-4.5 3.0-4.0 0.10 max 1.5-4.5 0.01-0.35
* Contact Ulbrich Wire for request regarding the availability of other copper alloys.
* Contact Ulbrich Technical Department for limits for additional trace elements and impurity levels.
* Copper plus sum of named elements 99. 7% min.
* C54400 with the lead content of 3-4% can be considered as a machining grade.
Physical Properties
Typical Density: 0.318 - 0.321 lb/in3, 8.80 - 8.88 g/cm3
Electrical Conductivity: (% IACS at 68°F 20°C, annealed): 13 - 20%
Thermal Conductivity: BTU-in/hr-ft2-°F
At 68°F: 36 - 50
Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: µin/in-°F
68 - 572 °F: 9.6 - 10.1
Modulus of Elasticity: KSI
16 x 103 in tension
Forms
Profile, Round, Flat, Square
Mechanical Properties at Room Temperature
Properties: Annealed Typical
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 45 KSI min (448 MPa min)
Yield Strength: 22 KSI min (151 MPa min)
Elongation: 45% min
Properties: Tempered
Phosphor Bronze alloys can be cold worked to various tempers.
*Actual physical and mechanical properties are alloy dependent. Contact Ulbrich Technical Service for alloy specific properties.
Additional Properties
Corrosion Resistance
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Wire Finishes
XC - Extra clean. Annealed or annealed and cold rolled. Contact Ulbrich Wire with special finish requests.
Heat Treatment
Phosphor Bronze alloys are not hardenable by heat treatment.
Welding
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