C94800 Leaded Nickel Tin Bronze
Copper Alloy No. C94800
Leaded Nickel Tin Bronze CDA 948 ASTM B 505
Chemical Composition % by weight
Leaded Nickel Tin Bronze CDA 948 ASTM B 505
Chemical Composition % by weight
| Element | Nominal | Minimum | Maximum |
| Aluminum | - | - | .005 |
| Antimony | - | - | .15 |
| Copper | 86.5 | 84 | 89 |
| Iron | - | - | .25 |
| Lead | .70 | .30 | 1 |
| Manganese | - | - | .20 |
| Nickel | 5.3 | 4.5 | 6 |
| Phosphorus | - | - | .05 |
| Silicon | - | - | .005 |
| Sulfur | - | - | .05 |
| Tin | 5 | 4.5 | 6 |
| Zinc | 1.8 | 1 | 2.5 |
Applications
Structural castings, gear components, motion translation devices, machinery parts, bearings.
Mechanical Properties
M07 - As Continuous Cast
| Hardness* | Brinell Hardness (500 kg load) | 80 |
| Tensile Strength** | KSI | 40 min |
| Yield Strength ** | KSI (0.5% Ext. under load) | 20 min |
| Elongation** | % in 2 inch | 20 min |
**Test values are nominal approximations and depend on specimen size and orientation.
Physical Properties
| Thermal Conductivity | BTU/ (sq ft-ft-hr-F) | 22.3 |
| Specific Heat | BTU/lb/ºF @ 68F | .09 |
| Thermal Expansion | Per °F from 68 F to 572 F | .000011 |
| Density | lb/cu in @ 68 F | .320 |
| Electrical Conductivity* (Annealed) | % IACS @ 68 F | 12 |
| Modulus of Elasticity | KSI | 15,000 |
*Volume basis
Fabrication Practices
| Stress relieving temperature | 500 F or 260 C |
| Time at temperature | 1 hour per inch of section thickness |
| Responds to heat treatment | Yes |
| Machinability rating (Free Cutting Brass=100) | 50 |
| Suitability for being joined by: | Soldering/Excellent |
| Brazing/Good* | |
| Oxyacetylene Welding/Not Recommended | |
| Carbon Arc Welding/Not Recommended | |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding/Not Recommended | |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding/Not Recommended |