C54400 Phosphor Bronze "B-2" "Free Cutting"
Short Description:
C54400 Phosphor Bronze is the finest bearing alloy that the industry has to offer. It is an extremely machinable alloy that is equalled by few in the wrought metal industry as a bearing alloy. When annealed, this metal can be bent, formed, blanked, and stamped.
| Bronze, Copper & Brass Square Bars | |||
| Parameter | Bronze Square Bar (C93200 / C95400) | Copper Square Bar (C11000 / C12200) | Brass Square Bar (C36000 / C38500) |
| Material Type | Bearing Bronze / Aluminum Bronze | Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) / Phosphorus Deoxidized | Free-Cutting Brass / Architectural Bronze |
| Standard | ASTM B505 / B124 | ASTM B187 / B124 | ASTM B16 / B453 |
| Size Range (A/F) | 1/4" to 4" (6 mm to 102 mm) | 1/8" to 4" (3 mm to 102 mm) | 1/8" to 4" (3 mm to 102 mm) |
| Length | 13" (330 mm) or 6.5 ft (2 m) stock | 12 ft (3.66 m) or Custom | 12 ft (3.66 m) or Custom |
| Temper Condition | As Cast / Annealed (O60) | Soft (Annealed – O60), Half-Hard (H58), Hard (H80) | Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 35,000 – 103,000 psi (240 – 710 MPa) * | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 48 – 65 ksi (330 – 450 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 18,000 – 52,000 psi (125 – 360 MPa) * | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 65 – 220 HB * | 40 – 50 HB | 80 – 110 HB |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent (seawater) to Moderate * | Excellent | Good |
| Typical Applications | Bushings, valve seats, wear plates, pump components, guide blocks, heavy-duty fasteners | Bus bars, grounding squares, electrical connectors, heat sinks, decorative hardware, fasteners | Nuts, bolts, valve stems, lock components, gears, screw machine parts, ornamental trim, architectural hardware |








