Sep 27 2012
UNS C31400 leaded commercial bronze has a copper content of not less than 87.5%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C31400 rod as a function of heat treatment.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
Shear Str. |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
OS050 |
25.4 mm (1 in) |
225 MPa (37 ksi) |
83 MPa (12 ksi) |
45% |
- |
- |
55 |
- |
165 (24 ksi) |
The chemical composition of UNS C31400 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
87.5-90.5 |
Lead Pb |
1.3-2.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
Zinc, Zn |
Balance |
Equivalent materials to UNS C31400 copper alloy include