May 21 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Phosphor Bronzes are alloys of copper. Bronze has played a very significant role in the ancient past such that a period in time has been named the Bronze Age. Addition of small amounts of phosphorus enhances the hardness, fatigue resistance and wear resistance of the copper alloy.
Copper UNS C50900 is a phosphor bronze wrought alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C50900.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C50900 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Tin, Sn |
2.5 - 3.8 |
Zinc, Zn |
0.3 max |
Iron, Fe |
0.1 max |
Lead, Pb |
0.05 max |
Phosphorus, P |
0.03 - 0.3 |
Copper, Cu |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C50900.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Applications
Copper UNS C50900 finds application in:
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Springs
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Connectors
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Lead-in wires
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Transistor components