Nickel Leaded Commercial Bronze
DESCRIPTION
Nickel Bearing C31600 is composed of approximately 89% copper, 8% zinc, and 2% lead, but also contains 1% nickel. This alloy combines the natural corrosion resistance and machinability of C31400 with a higher tensile and yield strength resulting from the controlled addition of nickel. The relatively low zinc content provides excellent corrosion resistance in potable water along with a pleasing golden colour It also possesses a particular resistance to stress corrosion cracking. It is an alloy suitable for outdoor use where higher strength is required.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
| Elements |
Min (%) |
Max (%) |
| Cu |
87.50 |
90.50 |
| Pb |
1.30 |
2.50 |
| Fe |
- |
0.10 |
| Ni |
0.70 |
1.20 |
| P |
0.04 |
0.10 |
| Total Others |
- |
0.40 |
| Zn |
Remainder |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ACCORDING TO C31600 ASTMB140 (AS PER TEMPER HO2)
| Range (Inch) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (ksi) |
PS Min (ksi) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
0.059 |
0.500 |
50 |
30 |
7 |
- |
- |
| 0.500 |
1.000 |
45 |
27 |
10 |
- |
- |
| 1.000 |
2.953 |
40 |
25 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Hex (A/F) |
0.118 |
0.5.00 |
50 |
30 |
7 |
- |
- |
| 0.500 |
1.000 |
45 |
27 |
10 |
- |
- |
| 1.000 |
2.756 |
40 |
25 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Square (A/F) |
0.118 |
2.362 |
40 |
25 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Rectangle |
Thickness |
0.118 |
1.000 |
40 |
25 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Width |
0.118 |
2.000 |
| Thickness |
1.000 |
1.968 |
40 |
25 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Width |
2.000 |
2.756 |
| Range (mm) |
From |
To |
UTS Min (MPa) |
PS Min (MPa) |
Elongation Min (%) |
Hardness Min |
Hardness Max |
| Round (Dia) |
1.5 |
12 |
345 |
205 |
7 |
- |
- |
| 12 |
25 |
310 |
185 |
10 |
- |
- |
| 25 |
75 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Hex (A/F) |
3 |
12 |
345 |
205 |
7 |
- |
- |
| 12 |
25 |
310 |
185 |
10 |
- |
- |
| 25 |
70 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Square (A/F) |
3 |
12 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| 50 |
60 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Rectangle |
Thickness |
3 |
25 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Width |
4 |
50 |
| Thickness |
25 |
50 |
275 |
170 |
12 |
- |
- |
| Width |
50 |
70 |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
| Melting Point - Liquidus°F |
1900 |
| Melting Point - Solidus°F |
1850 |
| Density lb/cu in. at 68°F |
0.32 |
| Specific Gravity |
8.86 |
| Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F |
32 |
| Thermal Conductivity Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F |
81 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) |
10.2 |
| Specific Heat Capacity Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F |
0.09 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Tension ksi |
17000 |
| FABRICATION PROPERTIES |
| Technique |
Suitability |
| Soldering |
Excellent |
| Brazing |
Good |
| Oxyacetylene Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding |
Not Recommended |
| Spot Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Seam Weld |
Not Recommended |
| Butt Weld |
Fair |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked |
Good |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed |
Poor |
| Machinability Rating |
80 |
TYPICAL USES
- Builders Hardware
- Electrical
