Nov 23 2012
Phosphor bronze UNS C54400 has a copper content of not less than 88%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C54400 flat products as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
B |
C |
F |
30T |
H02 |
1mm (0.04in) |
400MPa (58ksi) |
276MPa (40ksi) |
24% |
68 |
- |
- |
- |
OS035 |
1mm (0.04in) |
303MPa (44ksi) |
131MPa (19ksi) |
50% |
- |
- |
65 |
- |
Equivalent materials to UNS C54400 copper alloys are the following:
- ASTM B103
- ASTM B139
- SAE J461
- SAE J463
The chemical composition of UNS C54400 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Tin, Sn |
3.5-4.5 |
Lead, Pb |
3 - 4 |
Zinc, Zn |
1.5-4.5 |
Iron, Fe |
0.1 |
Phosphorous, P |
0.01-0.5 |
Copper, Cu |
Remainder |