C95400 Aluminum Bronze (C954) - per ASTM B505
C95400 Aluminum Bronze, also known by C954, is the most popular, all purpose aluminum bronze alloy. It provides high yield and tensile strength, good ductility, weldability and exceptional resistance to wear, fatigue and deformation under shock or overload. Typical applications include bearings, gears, valve components, wearplate and wearstrip. Conforms to continuous cast specification ASTM B505 and centrifugal cast specification ASTM B271.
| Standards | ASTM B-148, ASTM B-271, ASTM B-505, ASTM B-763, SAE 461, SAE J461, SAE J462, SAE 68A, AMS 4870, AMS 4871, AMS 4635 |
Pipe
Tube
Sheet/Plate
| SOLID BAR | 1/2" - 16" diameter |
| HOLLOW BAR (Continuous Cast) | 1/2" I.D. x 1" O.D. thru 9" I.D. x 10" O.D. |
| HOLLOW BAR (Centrifugal) | up to 20" O.D. (stock) / up to 50" O.D. special order |
| WEAR PLATE | 1/4" x 12" thru 6" x 12" |
| SQUARE BAR | up to 8" |
Typical Uses for C954 Aluminum Bronze
- Automotive: Weld Guns
- Fasteners: Nuts, Large Hold Down Screws
- Industrial: Pickling Hooks, Bearings, Pawl, Worm Gears, Machine Parts, Spur Gears, Heavily Loaded Worm Gears, Pump Parts, Landing Gear Parts, Valve Bodies, Valve Guides, Valve Seats, Bearing Segments for the Steel Industry, Pressure Blocks for the Steel Industry, High Strength Clamps, Bushings, Valves, Gears
- Marine: Ship Building, Covers for Marine Hardware
- Ordinance: Government Fittings
Product Specifications
| End Product | Specification |
| Centrifugal | ASME SB271, ASTM B271, SAE J462, J461 |
| Continuous | ASTM B505, SAE J462, J461 |
| Ingot | ASTM B30 |
| Permanent | ASTM B806 |
| Precision | MILITARY MIL-C-11866 |
| Sand | ASME SB148, ASTM B66, B148, B763, SAE J461, J462 |
Chemical Composition
| Al | Cu | Fe | Mn | Ni | |
| Min/Max | 10.0-11.5 | 83.0 min | 3.0-5.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Nominals | 10.8000 | 83.2000 | 4.0000 | - | - |
Temper
| Product Type | Temper Type |
| Centrifugal | ASME SB271, ASTM B271, SAE J462, J461 |
| Continuous | ASTM B505, SAE J462, J461 |
| Ingot | ASTM B30 |
| Permanent | ASTM B806 |
| Precision | MILITARY MIL-C-11866 |
| Sand | ASME SB148, ASTM B66, B148, B763, SAE J461, J462 |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Sect. Size | Cold Work | Type Min | Temp | Tensile Strength | YS 0.05% UL |
YS 0.02% Offset |
YS 0.005% Offset |
Elong. | RH B |
RH C |
RH F |
RH 30T |
VH 500 |
BH 500 |
BH 3000 |
Shear Strgth |
Fatigue Strgth |
Izod Impact Strgth |
| - | 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 |
| As Centrifugal Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| TQ50 | 68 | 46 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | ||||
| TQ50 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 320 | 310 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | 0 | |
| M02 | 68 | 75 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | ||||
| M02 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 515 | 205 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | 0 | |
| As Continous Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M07 | 68 | 85 | 32 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M07 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 586 | 221 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| TQ50 | 68 | 95 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| TQ50 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 655 | 310 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| As Permanent Mold Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| M05 | 68 | 100 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M05 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 690 | 275 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| M05 | 68 | 105 | 46 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M05 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 725 | 320 | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| As Sand Cast | |||||||||||||||||||
| TQ50 | 68 | 90 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | ||||
| TQ50 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 620 | 310 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | 0 | |
| TQ50 | 68 | 90 | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | ||||
| TQ50 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 621 | 310 | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 190 | - | - | 0 | |
| TQ50 | 68 | 105 | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 195 | 50 | 35 | 11 | |||
| TQ50 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 724 | 372 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 195 | 345 | 241 | 15 | |
| M01 | 68 | 75 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | ||||
| M01 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 517 | 207 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | 0 | |
| M01 | 68 | 75 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | ||||
| M01 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 515 | 205 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 150 | - | - | 0 | |
| M01 | 68 | 75 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| M01 | 0 | SMIN | 20 | 517 | 207 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | |
| M01 | 68 | 85 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 170 | 47 | 28 | ||||
| M01 | 0 | TYP | 20 | 586 | 241 | - | - | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 170 | 324 | 193 | 0 |
Physical Properties
| Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 9.0 · 10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 16.2 · 10-6 per oC (20-300 C) |
| Density | 0.269 lb/in3 at 68 F | 7.45 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
| Electrical Conductivity | 13 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.75 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
| Electrical Resistivity | 80.2 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 13.33 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
| Magnetic Permeability (As Cast) | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Magnetic Permeability (TQ50 temper) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Melting Point - Liquidus | 1900 F | 1038 C |
| Melting Point - Solidus | 1880 F | 1027 C |
| Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 15500 ksi | 107000 MPa |
| Specific Gravity | 7.45 | 7.45 |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 0.1 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 419.0 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
| Thermal Conductivity | 33.9 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 · oF) at 68F | 58.7 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Fabrication
| Joining Technique | Suitability |
| Brazing | Good |
| Coated Metal Arc Welding | Good |
| Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Good |
| Machinability Rating | 60 |
| Oxyacetylene Welding | Not Recommended |
| Soldering | Good |
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