ASTM B 111 C60800 Aluminum Bronze Tubes

Chemical Requirements

Copper

Remainder

Aluminium

8.5 to 10.0%

Iron

4.0 % MAX

Nickel

(Iron + Nickel)

Manganese

0.50% max

Tin

0.10% max

Zinc

0.40% max

Silicon

0.10% max

Total Imp. Excl. Mn

0.50% max

Physical Properties

Condition

Size

T.S. MPa

EL% Min

Annealed / As Manufactured

6 to 15
15 to 50
50 to 80
80 & above

600
575
540
515

15%
25%
25%
25%

Fabrication Properties

Capacity for being
Cold formed
Hot formed
Machinability rating
Forgeability rating
Suitability for soldering
Suitability for Brazing
Suitability for welding

Excellent
Good
50%
75%
Poor
Fair
Good

Uses

Corrosion resistant & non sparking alloy mainly used in components which remains in contact with saline water, oil refinery, valves & fittings and also used for worm gears, valve stems, high pressure valve etc.