BRONZE - Nickel Al Bronze C-630
Chemical Composition
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)
Cu(1) |
Al |
Fe |
Mn |
Ni(2) |
Si |
Sn |
Zn |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min./Max. | Rem. | 9.0-11.0 | 2.0-4.0 | 1.5 | 4.0-5.5 | .25 | .20 | .30 |
| Nominal | 82.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | - | 5.0 | - | - | - |
(1) Cu value includes Ag.
(2) Ni value includes Co.
Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.
Fabrication Properties
Joining Technique |
Suitability |
|---|---|
| Soldering | Not Recommended |
| Brazing | Fair |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Spot Weld | Good |
| Seam Weld | Good |
| Butt Weld | Good |
| Capacity for Being Cold Worked | Poor |
| Capacity for Being Hot Formed | Good |
| Forgeability Rating | 75 |
| Machinability Rating | 30 |
Applicable Specifications
Product |
Specification |
|---|---|
| Bar | AMS 4640 ASME SB150 ASTM B150 FEDERAL QQ-C-450 SAE J461, J463 |
| Bar, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Bolts | ASTM F468 |
| Forgings, Die | AMS 4640 ASTM B283 MILITARY MIL-B-16166 |
| Nuts | ASTM F467 |
| Plate | ASTM B171 FEDERAL QQ-C-450 |
| Plate, Condenser Tube | ASME SB171 ASTM B171 |
| Rod | AMS 4640 ASME SB150 ASTM B150 SAE J461, J463 |
| Rod, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Screws | ASTM F468 |
| Shapes | AMS 4640 ASTM B150 SAE J461, J463 |
| Shapes, Forging | ASTM B124 |
| Sheet | FEDERAL QQ-C-450 |
| Strip | FEDERAL QQ-C-450 |
| Tube | AMS 4640 |
Typical Uses
- Industrial: Hydraulic Bushings for Earth Moving Equipment, Valve Balls, Bushings, Bearings, Heat Exchanger Flanges, Welded Piping Systems, Gears, Pump Parts, Condenser Tube for Power Stations and Desalting Units, Structural Members, Pump Shafts, Aircraft Parts, Valve Guides, Plunger Tips, Valve Seats, Shafting, Cams, Corrosion Resistant Articles, Balls, Heat Exchanger Headers, Tanks
- Marine: Ship Propellers, Bolts, Nuts, Pump Parts, Propellers
- Plumbing: Faucets
Common Fabrication Processes:
Forging, Hot forming
Mechanical Properties
(measured at room temperature, 68 F (20 C)
*Fatigue Strength: 100 x 10 6cycles, unless indicated as [N]X 106.
| Temper | Section Size |
Cold Work |
Typ/ Min |
Temp | Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength (0.5% ext. under load) |
Yield Strength (0.2% offset) |
Yield Strength (0.05% offset) |
El | Rockwell Hardness |
Vickens Hard. |
Brinell Hard. |
Shear Strength |
Fatigue Strength* |
Izod Impact Strength |
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| in. | % | F | ksi | ksi | ksi | ksi | % | B | C | F | 30T | 500 | 500 | 3000 | ksi | ksi | ft-lb | ||
| mm. | C | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | MPa | J | |||||||||||
Bar |
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| HR50 | 1 | 10 | TYP | 68 | 110 | 62 | - | - | 15 | 97 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| 25.4 | 20 | 758 | 427 | - | - | 15 | 97 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | |||
| HR50 | 2 | 10 | TYP | 68 | 100 | 60 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| 51 | 20 | 689 | 414 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | |||
| M30 | 3 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 90 | 50 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 |
| 76 | 20 | 621 | 345 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | |||
Rod |
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| HR50 | 1 | 10 | TYP | 68 | 118 | 75 | - | - | 15 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 70 | 37 | 0.0 |
| 25.4 | 20 | 814 | 517 | - | - | 15 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 483 | 255 | 0.0 | |||
| HR50 | 2 | 10 | TYP | 68 | 115 | 65 | - | - | 18 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 69 | 38 | 0.0 |
| 51 | 20 | 793 | 448 | - | - | 18 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 476 | 262 | 0.0 | |||
| HR50 | 3 | 10 | TYP | 68 | 112 | 62 | - | - | 20 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 65 | 37 | 0.0 |
| 76 | 20 | 772 | 427 | - | - | 20 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 448 | 255 | 0.0 | |||
| M30 | 4 | 0 | TYP | 68 | 100 | 60 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 62 | 36 | 0.0 |
| 102 | 20 | 689 | 414 | - | - | 15 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 427 | 248 | 0.0 | |||
Physical Properties
US Customary |
Metric |
|
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1930 F | 1054 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus | 1895 F | 1035 C |
| Density | 0.274 lb/in3 at 68 F | 7.58 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Specific Gravity | 7.58 | 7.58 |
| Electrical Resistivity | 116.0 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 19.28 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 7 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.041 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 22.6 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 · oF) at 68F | 39.1 W/m · oK at 20 C |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.0 ·10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.2 ·10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 376.78 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 17500 ksi | 121000 MPa |
| Modulus of Rigidity | 6400 ksi | 44130 MPa |