Aluminum Bronze Forgings
C62500
Aluminum Bronze is an alloy, which consist of about 6% of nickel and iron, and 9 to 12% of aluminium. It has a golden color. The UNS C62500 copper alloy has good corrosion resistance. It is also commonly available as rod and flat products.
Aluminum Bronze Forgings Properties
UNS C62500 Forgings Chemical Requirements
| Element | Cu | Al | Fe | Mn | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content (%) | 82.7 | 12.5-13.5 | 3.5-5.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.5 |
UNS C62500 Forgings Mechanical Requirements
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Rockwell C | 27 | 27 |
| Tensile strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 690 MPa | 100000 psi |
| Yield strength (M30 and O61 tempers) | 380 MPa | 55100 psi |
| Elongation at break (in 50 mm, 1% reduction in area) | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Elastic modulus | 117 GPa | 17000 ksi |
| Compressive yield strength (at permanent set of 0.1%) | 450 MPa | 65300 psi |
| Compressive yield strength (at permanent set of 1%) | 880 MPa | 128000 psi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Charpy impact (@ 18.0 - 100°C/ -0.400 - 212°F, keyhole) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
| Izod impact (@ 18.0 - 100°C/ -0.400 - 212°F) | 3.00 J | 2.21 ft-lb |
| Fatigue strength (@# of cycles 1.00e+8, M30 temper) | 460 MPa | 66700 psi |
| Machinability (UNS C36000 (free-cutting brass) = 100) | 20 | 20 |
| Shear modulus | 42.3 GPa | 6140 ksi |