C90300 Tin Bronze Lead-Free Modified Navy G
ASTM B505, SAE J462, SAE J461
NBM C90300 Lead Free Tin Bronze, also known as modified Navy G, is a high wear resistant that provides good mechanical properties and excellent corrosion resistance to dezincification. This proven alloy is used in wide applications and has a excellent rating for soldering and offers good brazing. Aviva Metals maintains a stock of hollow and solid bar of CDA 903 Tin Bronze.

NBM's modified C90300 is compliant with NSF/ANSI 61, NSF 61 Annex G, and NSF/ANSI 372.2.
Compliance: This alloy meets the NSF Portable Water (PW) requirements as well as the requirements of the following NATIONAL CODES:
- National Plumbing Code of CANADA
- Uniform Plumbing Code
- International Plumbing Code
- International Residential Code
- National Standard Plumbing Code
- SBCCI Standard Plumbing Code
Pipe
Tube
Sheet/Plate
SOLID BAR | 3/8" - 16" Diameter |
HOLLOW BAR (Continuous Cast) | 1/2" I.D. x 1" O.D. thru 14" I.D. x 16" O.D. |
HOLLOW BAR (Centrifugal) | up to 30" O.D. (stock) / 100" O.D. plus, special order |
SQUARE BAR | up to 10" square |
HEX BAR | 5/8" AF - 4" AF |
WEAR PLATE | 1/4" - 10" thick thru 16" widths (up to 22" upon request) |
Typical Uses for C90300 Tin Bronze
- Lead free applications
- Plumbing fixtures
- Potable water applications
- Bearings & bushings
- Seal rings
- Gears
- Piston rings
- Pump impellers
- Steam fittings
- Valve components
- Marine fittings
- Pump components
Product Specifications
End Product | Specification |
Centrifugal | ASTM B271, SAE J462, J461 |
Continuous | ASTM B505, SAE J461, J462 |
Ingot | ASTM B30 |
Precision | MILITARY MIL-C-11866 |
Sand | ASTM B763, B584, SAE J462, J461 |
Chemical Composition
Al | Sb | Cu | Fe | Pb | Ni | P | Si | S | Sn | Zn | |
Min/Max | 0.005 | 0.2 | 86.0 - 89.0 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 1 | 0.05 | 0.005 | 0.05 | 7.5 - 9.0 | 3.0 - 5.0 |
Nominals | - | - | 87.5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.3000 | 4.0000 |
Temper
Product Type | Temper Type |
Centrifugal | ASTM B271, SAE J462, J461 |
Continuous | ASTM B505, SAE J461, J462 |
Ingot | ASTM B30 |
Precision | MILITARY MIL-C-11866 |
Sand | ASTM B763, B584, SAE J462, J461 |
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 |
Physical Properties
Product Property | US Customary | Metric |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 10.0 · 10-6 per oF (68-572 F) | 0.0 · 10-6 per oC (20-200 C) |
Density | 0.318 lb/in3 at 68 F | 8.8 gm/cm3 @ 20 C |
Electrical Conductivity | 12.0 %IACS @ 68 F | 0.069 MegaSiemens/cm @ 20 C |
Electrical Resistivity | 87.2 ohms-cmil/ft @ 68 F | 14.49 microhm-cm @ 20 C |
Magnetic Permeability | 1 | 1 |
Melting Point - Liquidus | 1832 F | 1000 C |
Melting Point - Solidus | 1570 F | 854 C |
Modulas of Elasticity in Tension | 14000 ksi | 96500 MPa |
Specific Gravity | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Specific Heat Capacity | 0.09 Btu/lb/oF at 68 F | 377.1 J/kg · oK at 293 K |
Thermal Conductivity | 43.2 Btu · ft/(hr · ft2 · oF) at 68F | 74.8 W/m · oK at 20 C |
Fabrication
Joining Technique | Suitability |
Brazing | Good |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Fair |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Fair |
Machinability Rating | 30 |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Fair |
Soldering | Excellent |
Our Services

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