NON-FERROUS METALS

ALUMINIUM BRONZE to BS 1400: AB1

AB1 Aluminium Bronze, offering Chemical Composition

high strength, good wear resistance, Copper (Cu) 86% min
good corrosion resistance, with Tin (Sn) 0.10% max
high resistance to oxidation and Zinc (Zn) 0.50% max
good strength at elevated
Nickel (Ni) 1.00% max
temperatures.
Aluminium (Al) 8.50 – 9.50%
Iron (Fe) 2.50 – 4.00%
Typical Applications: Manganese (Mn) 1.00% max
Marine, oil and chemical industry as Lead (Pb) 0.05% max
valve fittings, pump rods, bolts,
propellers, propeller shafts, spark plug
bodies, heavy duty bearings, gear Related Specifications:
wheels, worm wheels, valve seats,
AS 1565 C95210
pinions and non-sparking tools etc.
ASTM B505 & B271 952
SAE CA952
Production Range:
Continuous Cast: Solid & Hollow UNS C95200
Outside diameter 12mm – 305mm
Inside diameter 12mm – 254mm
Length 305mm – 3100mm Electrical conductivity – 13%
In multiples of 305mm – 1000mm Freezing range 1050 – 1060°C (approx)
Round/hexagon/octagon
Rectangular: Solid only
Other:
Activity Rating
Centrifugal Cast: Hollow only Machinability 3
Outside diameter 330mm – 560mm
Pressure Tightness 1
Inside diameter 175mm – 500mm
Length 305mm – 1000mm Weldability (Mig) 1
NB: Smaller I/D produced to order 1 – 4 in decreasing order of merit

Typical Mechanical Properties:

0.2% Proof Tensile Elongation Hardness
Stress Strength
MPa MPa % HB
170 – 200 450 – 550 20 – 35 110 – 140
Typical Mechanical Properties are for guidance only.

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