Jan 14 2013
UNS C87300 silicon bronze has a copper content of not less than 94%.
The following table shows the mechanical properties of UNS C87300 centrifugal cast alloy as a function of heat treatment.
Temper |
Tensile Str. |
Yield Str. |
Elong. |
M02 |
310 MPa (45 ksi) |
125 MPa (18 ksi) |
20% |
The chemical composition of UNS C87300 copper alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Copper, Cu |
94 |
Silicon, Si |
3.5-4.5 |
Manganese, Mn |
0.8-1.5 |
Zinc, Zn |
0.25 |
Iron, Fe |
0.2 |
Lead, Pb |
0.09 |
Equivalent materials to UNS C87300 copper alloy include:
- ASTM B271
- ASTM B30
- ASTM B584
- ASTM B763
- MIL C-11866
- QQ C390
- SAE J461
- SAE J462