Loading...
Copper Alloys Search - Basic
Results
C90500
Gun Metal
Cast
BRONZES
Copper-Tin Alloys (Tin Bronzes)
true
false
https://api.copper.org/alloys.xhtml/C90500
Elements | |||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cu(1,2) | Pb | Sn | Zn | Fe | P(3) | Ni(4) | Al | S | Sb | Si | |
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.7% min. (2) In determining Cu min., Cu may be calculated as Cu + Ni. (3) For continuous castings P shall be 1.5% max. (4) Ni value includes Co. |
|||||||||||
Min (%) | 86.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 | ||||||||
Max (%) | 89.0 | 0.30 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 1.0 | 0.005 | 0.05 | 0.20 | 0.005 |
Form | Temper | Temper Code | Tensile Strength (ksi) |
YS-0.5% Ext (ksi) |
Elongation (%) |
Brinell Hardness, 500 kg load | Izod (ft-lbs) |
Compressive Strength .01 in. set/in. (ksi) |
Fatigue Strength** (ksi) |
Reduction of Area (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C). ** Fatigue Strength: 100 x 106 cycles, unless indicated as [N] x 106. | ||||||||||
As Centrifugal Cast | As Centrifugal Cast | M02 |
40 Min for Standard 40 Min for Standard 45 Typ |
18 Min for Standard 22 Typ |
20 Min for Standard 20 Min for Standard 25 Typ |
75 Typ |
10 Typ | 40 Typ | 13 Typ | |
As Continuous Cast | As Continuous Cast | M07 |
44 Min for Standard 44 Min for Standard |
25 Min for Standard |
10 Min for Standard 10 Min for Standard |
|||||
As Sand Cast | As Sand Cast | M01 |
40 Min for Standard 40 Min for Standard 45 Typ |
18 Min for Standard 22 Typ |
20 Min for Standard 20 Min for Standard 25 Typ |
75 Typ |
10 Typ | 40 Typ | 13 Typ | 40 Typ |
Melting Point - Liquidus°F | 1830 |
---|---|
Melting Point - Solidus°F | 1570 |
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F | 0.315 |
Specific Gravity | 8.72 |
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F | 11 |
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | 43.2 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) | 11 |
Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F | 0.09 |
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi | 15000 |
Magnetic Permeability | 1 |
Casting Attribute | Level |
---|---|
Casting Yield | Medium |
Drossing | Low |
Effect of Section Size | High |
Fluidity | Medium |
Gassing | Medium |
Patternmakers Shrinkage inches per inch | 3/16 |
Shrinkage in Solidification | Medium |
Technique | Suitability |
---|---|
Soldering | Excellent |
Brazing | Good |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Fair |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
Machinability Rating | 30 |
Common Fabrication Processes
No fabrication process properties for this alloy
Treatment | Value* | Time** | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit. ** Time is measured in minutes. | ||||
Stress Relief | 500 | |||
Solution Treatment | 0 |
Product Category | Product | Reason Category | Reason |
---|---|---|---|
Builders Hardware | Clamps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Clamps | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Clamps | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Building | Heavy Construction Equipment | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Heavy Construction Equipment | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Heavy Construction Equipment | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Heavy Construction Equipment | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Electrical | Connectors | Conductivity (Electrical) | Electrical Conductivity |
Connectors | Conductivity (Thermal) | Thermal Conductivity | |
Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Connectors | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Connectors | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Fasteners | Nuts | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Nuts | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Industrial | Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Low Co-efficient of Friction | |
Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Bearings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Bushings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Low Co-efficient of Friction | |
Bushings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Bushings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Expansion Bearings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Expansion Bearings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Expansion Bearings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Saline Solutions | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Finishing Dies for Wood Pulp Industry | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Gear Blanks | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Gear Blanks | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Gear Blanks | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
Gear Blanks | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Low Co-efficient of Friction | |
Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Gears | Machining Properties | Machinability, Good | |
Gears | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Piston Rings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Piston Rings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Piston Rings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Piston Rings | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Pump Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pump Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Pump Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Pump Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Saline Solutions | |
Pump Bodies | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pump Bodies | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Pump Impellers | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Saline Solutions | |
Pump Impellers | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Pump Impellers | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Pump Impellers | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Seal Rings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Seal Rings | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Seal Rings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Valve Bodies | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Valve Bodies | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Valve Bodies | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Valve Bodies | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Valves | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Valves | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Valves | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Worm Gears | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Worm Gears | Friction & Wear Properties | Wear Resistance | |
Worm Gears | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Plumbing | Steam Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance |
Steam Fittings | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Numerous Environments | |
Steam Fittings | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength | |
Steam Fittings | Pressure Tight | Pressure Tight up to 260 C | |
Water Conditioners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance | |
Water Conditioners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water | |
Water Conditioners | Corrosion Resistance | Corrosion Resistance to Saline Solutions | |
Water Conditioners | Mechanical Properties | Moderate Strength |
Form | Specific Sub-Form | Application | System | Standard | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
As Centrifugal Cast | Castings | ASTM | B271/B271M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CENTRIFUGAL CASTINGS | |
Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
Castings | AMS | 4845 | TIN BRONZE CASTINGS, SAND AND CENTRIFUGAL, AS CAST | ||
Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
As Continuous Cast | Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
Castings | ASTM | B505/B505M | COPPER BASE ALLOY CONTINUOUS CASTINGS | ||
As Sand Cast | Castings | SAE | J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | |
Castings | AMS | 4845 | TIN BRONZE CASTINGS, SAND AND CENTRIFUGAL, AS CAST | ||
Castings | SAE | J462 | CAST COPPER ALLOYS | ||
Castings | ASTM | B584 | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL APPLICATIONS | ||
Castings | ASTM | B22/B22M | BRONZE CASTINGS FOR BRIDGES AND TURNTABLES | ||
Castings | ASTM | B763/B763M | COPPER ALLOY SAND CASTINGS FOR VALVE APPLICATIONS | ||
Ingot | ASTM | B30 | COPPER BASE ALLOYS IN INGOT FORM | ||
Corrosion Properties
No Corrosion Properties Available.
DOWNLOAD Standard Designation for Wrought and Cast Alloys [PDF 775KB, includes all alloys]
PLEASE NOTE: This search is best used with Chrome, FFox 3.6+, Safari 2+, Opera 10+ and IE 9+. To report an issue with this page, please contact us.
DISCLAIMER:
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.
The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use. Due to commercial variations in compositions and to manufacturing limitations, they should not be used for specification purposes. See applicable ASTM International specification references.