Jan 9 2013
UNS C65500 high-silicon bronze A alloy has a copper content of not less than 97%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C65500 tubes as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Elong. |
Rockwell |
| B |
C |
F |
30T |
| OS050 |
1.7 mm (0.065 in) |
393 MPa (57 ksi) |
70% |
45 |
- |
- |
- |
The chemical composition of UNS C65500 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
| Element |
Content (%) |
| Silicon, Si |
2.8-3.8 |
| Zinc, Zn |
1.5 |
| Iron, Fe |
0.8 |
| Ni |
0.6 |
| Manganese, Mn |
0.50-1.3 |
| Lead, Pb |
0.05 |
| Copper, Cu |
Remainder |
Equivalent materials to UNS C65500 copper alloy are:
- ASME SB315
- ASME SB96
- ASME SB98
- ASTM B100
- ASTM B105
- ASTM B124
- ASTM B283
- ASTM B315
- ASTM B432
- ASTM B96
- ASTM B98
- ASTM B99
- ASTM F467
- SAE J461
- SAE J463