Sep 27 2012
Phosphor Bronze UNS C51000 has a copper content of not less than 94%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C51000 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Fatigue Str. |
| H01 |
2mm (0.08in) |
469MPa (68ksi) |
414MPa (60ksi) |
24% |
- |
| H02 |
2mm (0.08in) |
586MPa (85ksi) |
552MPa (80ksi) |
8% |
- |
| H04 |
2mm (0.08in) |
758MPa (110ksi) |
- |
3% |
186MPa (27ksi) |
| OS035 |
2mm (0.08in) |
345MPa (50ksi) |
138MPa (20ksi) |
58% |
- |
Equivalent materials to UNS C51000 copper alloy are the following:
- AMS 4720
- ASTM B100
- ASTM B103
- ASTM B139
- ASTM B159
- ASTM F467
- ASTM F468
- MIL B-13501
- MIL W-6712
- QQ W321
- SAE J461
- SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C51000 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Tin, Sn |
4.2-5.8 |
| Zinc, Zn |
0.3 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
| Lead, Pb |
0.05 |
| Phosphorous, P |
0.03-0.35 |
| Copper, Cu |
Balance |