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Chemical Composition
Elements
Cu(1) Pb Sn Zn Fe P
(1) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.
Min (%) 0.8 3.5 0.03
Max (%) Rem 1.2 5.8 0.30 0.10 0.35
Mechanical Properties *
Form Temper Temper Code Tensile Strength
(ksi)
Rockwell B scale
* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).
Bar 1/2 Hard H02 55 Min for Standard
As Hot Rolled M20 40 Min for Standard
Extra Hard H06 84 Min for Standard
Extra Spring H10 96 Min for Standard
Hard H04 72 Min for Standard
Soft Anneal O60 40 Min for Standard
Spring H08 91 Min for Standard
Flat Products 1/2 Hard H02 62 Typ
70 Typ
As Hot Rolled M20 49 Typ
Extra Hard H06 91 Typ
91 Typ
Extra Spring H10 102 Typ
94 Typ
Hard H04 80 Typ
86 Typ
Soft Anneal O60 47 Typ
28 Typ
Spring H08 98 Typ
94 Typ
Physical Properties
Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1920
Melting Point - Solidus°F 1750
Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.32
Specific Gravity 8.91
Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 15
Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 40
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210 to -6 power per °F (68 – 572°F) 9.9
Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 16000
Modulus of Rigidityksi 6000
Fabrication Properties
Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent
Brazing Good
Oxyacetylene Welding Poor
Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding Poor
Spot Weld Fair
Seam Weld Fair
Butt Weld Good
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Good
Capacity for Being Hot Formed Poor
Machinability Rating 70
Common Fabrication Processes
  • Bending
  • Blanking
  • Forming
  • Knurling
  • Machining
  • Roll Threading
  • Shearing
  • Stamping
  • Upsetting
Thermal Properties
Treatment Minimum* Maximum*
* Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.
Annealing 900 1250
Typical uses
Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Industrial Bearings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bearings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bearings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Bearings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Bushings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance
Bushings Machining Properties Machinability, Good
Bushings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Acids
Fasteners Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water
Fasteners Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength
Applicable Specifications
Form Specific Sub-Form Application System Standard Description
Bar ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Bearings & Busings MILITARY MIL-B-13501 BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, BRASS AND BRONZE MACHINED OR FORMED
Plate ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Rod ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Shapes ASTM B139/B139M PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES
Sheet ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Strip ASTM B103/B103M PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR
Corrosion Properties

No Corrosion Properties Available.