Material Characteristics
Corrosion resistance, anti-fouling, high strength.Applications
Housings, pump and valve bodies, impellers, bushings, low-duty gears, trunnions, brackets, bearing blocks, especially where corrosion resistance is an advantage.
Composition
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Si | <0.1% |
| O | <0.05% |
| P | <0.005% |
| Bi | <0.01% |
| Zn | <0.005% |
| Pb | <0.005% |
| Fe | <0.01% |
| Al | 8% |
| Cu | Bal |
Mechanical Properties
| CAST (reference) | SPEE3D PRINTED | WROUGHT (reference) | ||
| Standard | C85400 Brass spec3 | Aluminium Bronze as heat treated4 | CW305G spec5 | |
| Yield Strength (MPa) | ASTM E82 | 76 | 160 (min) | 180 |
| Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM E82 | 207 | 300 (min) | 420 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ASTM E82 | 20 | 8 (min) | 20 |
| Hardness Brinell (HB) | ASTM E18 | 45 | 87 (typ) | 100 |
1.Properties shown reflect beta processing parameters. Properties were obtained for heat treatment loads between 0.2 kg and 3 kg.
2.Specimens tested according to ASTM E8.
3.From ASTM standard B271.
4.Samples were heat treated according to SPEE3D’s standard operating procedure.
5.From standard EN 12165:1998.
Listed designations are for reference purposes only. Composition and mechanical properties may vary. End-use material performance is impacted (+/-) by certain factors including but not limited to part geometry and design, application and evaluation conditions.