Dec 3 2012
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 wires as a function of heat treatment and thickness.
| Temper |
Thickness |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
Shear Str. |
Fatigue Str. |
| H00 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
276 MPa (40 ksi) |
35% |
331 MPa (48 ksi) |
- |
| H01 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
552 MPa (80 ksi) |
331 MPa (48 ksi) |
20% |
359 MPa (52 ksi) |
- |
| H02 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
676 MPa (98 ksi) |
393 MPa (57 ksi) |
8% |
400 MPa (58 ksi) |
- |
| H04 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
862 MPa (125 ksi) |
448 MPa (65 ksi) |
5% |
448 MPa (65 ksi) |
200 MPa (29 ksi) |
| H08 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
1000 MPa (145 ksi) |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
3% |
483 MPa (70 ksi) |
207 MPa (30 ksi) |
| OS035 |
2 mm (0.08 in) |
414 MPa (60 ksi) |
172 MPa (25 ksi) |
60% |
296 MPa (43 ksi) |
- |
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