C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze

Product Description

C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze

The C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze possess good hot and cold workability, forging ability. The alloy is fabricated by bending, coining, drawing and upsetting, hot forging and pressing, knurling, roll threading, shearing, spinning, swaging, and stamping.

Typical Uses :

• Electrical :  Cold Headed Nuts, Cable Connectors, Components for Pole Line Hardware
• Fasteners :  Screw Machine Products, Bolts
• Industrial :  Valve Components, Nuclear Power Service

Chemical Composition:
	Al	As	Cu	Fe	Pb	Ni	Si	Sn	Zn
Min/Max	3.0 - 4.0	0.15	Rem	0.15	0.05	0.15	0.7 - 1.3	0.2	0.5
Nominals	3.5	-	95.5	-	-	-	1	-	-

Physical Properties:
Product Property	US Customary	Metric
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	9.4 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F)	16.9 10-6 per oC (20-300 C)
Density	0.301 lb/in3 at 68 F	8.33 gm/cm3 @ 20 C
Electrical Conductivity	12 %IACS @ 68 F	0.07 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C
Electrical Resistivity	86.4 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F	14.36 microhm-cm @ 20 C
Melting Point - Liquidus	1890 F	1032 C
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension	16000 ksi	110000 MPa
Specific Gravity	8.33	8.33
Thermal Conductivity	33.0 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2·oF)at 68F	57.1 W/m · oK at 20 C

Fabrication:
Joining Technique	Suitability
Brazing	Not Recommended
Butt Weld	Fair
Capacity for Being Cold Worked	Excellent
Capacity for Being Hot Formed	Fair
Coated Metal Arc Welding	Fair
Gas Shielded Arc Welding	Fair
Machinability Rating	40
Oxyacetylene Welding	Not Recommended
Seam Weld	Fair
Soldering	Not Recommended
Spot Weld	Fair

Sizes Available
ROUND RODS	8mm To 70 mm
HEX	10mm To 60mm
SQUARE	10mm To 60mm
FLAT	10mm Min Thickness and max Width 120mm
BILLETS	Up to 200 mm
INGOTS	As per Specification

 

Superior Mechanical Properties

C63600 Silicon Aluminum Bronze stands out due to its robust tensile and yield strength, combined with impressive elongation and hardness. These attributes ensure the materials durability and reliability, even under demanding operational pressures. Its composition provides unique mechanical benefits suitable for harsh applications.


Outstanding Corrosion Resistance

The alloys excellent corrosion resistance makes it the material of choice in marine and chemical processing settings where exposure to moisture, saltwater, or chemicals is common. This quality preserves structural integrity and minimizes maintenance needs over time, granting longevity to installations.


Versatile Applications and Machinability

C63600 is widely adopted in industries such as oil & gas, marine, and aerospace, thanks to its good machinability. It is available in diverse shapes and sizes, including custom-cut options, which can be further processed via forging or rolling, accommodating complex and precise engineering requirements.