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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.