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C51000 Phosphor Bronze
copper
copper
Source Details
Id
cu-c51000
Name
C51000 Phosphor Bronze
Category
copper
Designation
UNS C51000 / PB 5%
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 8860,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 165,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 325,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 110,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"shearModulus": {
"value": 41,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.34,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 69,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 17.8,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 380,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 1000,
"min": 950,
"max": 1050,
"unit": "°C"
},
"hardness": {
"brinell": 78
},
"electricalResistivity": {
"value": 1.1e-7,
"unit": "Ω·m"
}
}Applications
Springs, Electrical connectors, Bearings, Bellows, Diaphragms
Notes
5% Sn bronze with phosphorus. Excellent fatigue resistance and spring properties.