C51000 Phosphor Bronze "5% A"
Short Description:
EN equivalent isåÊCuSn5
ASTM B139, QQ-B750, SAE J461
C51000 Phosphor Bronze alloy possess a higher yield strength than is readily available in most cast products. Typical applications for phosphor bronze include bearings, bushings, gears, pinions, shafts, thrust washers and valve parts. C51000 Phosphor bronze can be readily brazed or soldered. Capacity for being cold worked is good.

| Technical Specifications: Copper, Bronze & Brass Sheet / Plate | |||
| Parameter | Copper Sheet / Plate (C11000 / C12200) | Bronze Sheet / Plate (C51000 / C65500) | Brass Sheet / Plate (C26000 / C28000) |
| Material Type | Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) / Phosphorus Deoxidized | Phosphor Bronze / Silicon Bronze | Cartridge Brass / Muntz Metal |
| Standard | ASTM B152 / B11 | ASTM B103 / B96 | ASTM B36 / B19 |
| Thickness Range | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) | 0.016" to 1" (0.4 mm to 25 mm) | 0.016" to 2" (0.4 mm to 50 mm) |
| Width Range | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) | 12" to 36" (305 mm to 915 mm) | 12" to 48" (305 mm to 1220 mm) |
| Length | 48" to 144" (1.2 m to 3.6 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) | 48" to 120" (1.2 m to 3.0 m) |
| Temper Condition | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H58), Hard (H80) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Spring (H08) | Soft (O60), Half-Hard (H02), Hard (H04) |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 30 – 38 ksi (210 – 260 MPa) | 47 – 90 ksi (325 – 620 MPa) | 48 – 60 ksi (330 – 415 MPa) |
| Yield Strength (0.5% Ext.) | 10 – 30 ksi (70 – 205 MPa) | 18 – 80 ksi (125 – 550 MPa) | 20 – 45 ksi (140 – 310 MPa) |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Excellent (marine / saltwater) | Good (moderate) |
| Typical Applications | Bus bars, roofing, gaskets, heat exchangers, electrical components | Bellows, springs, marine hardware, chemical equipment, welding mesh | Radiator cores, decorative trim, architectural panels, musical instruments, ammunition casings |



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