May 22 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Applications
Introduction
Aluminum bronzes are alloys of copper that possess strong corrosion resistance, oxidation resistance at high temperatures, and resistance to tarnish. These alloys are also resistant to sea water, therefore find usage in several marine applications.
Copper UNS C63010 is an aluminum bronze wrought alloy. The following datasheet discusses the chemical composition and properties of copper UNS C63010.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of copper UNS C63010 is given in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Aluminum, Al |
9.7 - 10.9 |
Iron, Fe |
2 - 3.5 |
Manganese, Mn |
1.5 max |
Zinc, Zn |
0.3 max |
Tin, Sn |
0.2 max |
Copper, Cu + Silver, Ag |
Balance |
Physical Properties
The following table discusses the physical properties of copper UNS C63010.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
8.9 g/cm3 |
0.323 lb/in3 |
Applications
Copper UNS C63010 is used in:
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Specialized anti-corrosive applications
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ship propellers and ship engines
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Non-sparking tool