Sep 17 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Welding
Heat Treatment
Introduction
Aluminium / Aluminum silicon bronze - copper casting alloy UNS
C95600 is an alloy of copper-Aluminium / Aluminum-iron and
copper-Aluminium / Aluminum-iron-nickel. UNS C95600 copper alloy is
resistant to corrosion and biofouling.
The following datasheet provides the chemical composition and
properties of UNS C95600.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C95600 copper alloy is given in the
following table.
| Element |
Content
(%) |
| Al |
6.0 - 8.0 |
| Cu |
≥ 88.0 |
| Ni |
≤ 0.25 |
| Si |
1.80 - 3.30 |
Physical Properties
The following table details the physical properties of UNS C95600.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
7.69 g/cm3 |
0.278 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C95600 copper alloy are shown in
the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Elastic modulus |
117 GPa |
16969 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio |
0.34 |
0.34 |
| Hardness, Brinell |
140 |
140 |
| Elongation at break |
18.0% |
18.0% |
| Machinability |
60 |
60 |
Other Designations
Equivalent designations to UNS C95600 include:
- ASTM B148
- ASTM B30
- ASTM B763
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
UNS C95600 copper alloy has a machinability rating of 60.
Welding
The preferred welding techniques for UNS C95600 copper alloy are
soldering, gas shielded arc welding, brazing, carbon arc welding and
coated metal arc welding. Oxyacetylene welding is not recommended for
this alloy.
Heat Treatment
The stress relieving temperature of UNS C95600 alloy is 316°C
(600°F). It does not respond to heat treatment.