BS1400: AB - 1 : ALUMINIUM BRONZE

Description :

Aluminium Bronzes comes from a family of copper based alloys which offers a combination of chemical and mechanical properties unmatched by any other alloys. This combination makes them today's one of the most important engineering materials for highly stressed components in corossive environments. Unlike Nickel Aluminium Bronzes, the Nickel percentage in this alloys is usually less which is offset by addition of Copper and other Alloys.


AB - 1 Alloy comes with an additional amount of Iron which acts as a grain refiner and small traces of Nickel which helps in Machining. AB - 1 alloys are of medium strengths, with good ductility and resistance to shock. AB - 1 resists tarnishing and high temperature oxidation. These physical properties remain good at elevated temperatures.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION :

ELEMENT Copper Aluminium Iron Nickel Manganese Zinc Lead Tin Silicon Other Impurities
Min (%) Balance 8.50 1.50 - - - - - - -
Max (%) 10.50 3.50 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.05 0.01 0.25 0.30

Note: Ni includes Co; Cu+ named elements >= 99.5%; Unless otherwise noted, single values represent maximums.

AEPL produces C95200, C95300, C95400, C95420, CB-331G, CuAl10Fe2, CuAl9Fe3, IS:3091, C62300, Aluminium Bronze alloy in the form of Certified Ingots weighing from 8 to 10 Kgs each.


QUALITY :

AEPL has implemented a quality system for Copper Based Alloys where all processes are monitored from start to finish i.e. from procurement of raw material, their combination, manufacturing processes, measurement and chemical analysis. We maintain our own laboratory with calibrated equipments to ensure delivery of certified ingots as per International Standards and satisfy clients' requirements. The equipment includes Optical Emission Spectrometer which uses arc and spark excitation technology. Samples of test reports are available upon request.


VALUE ADDED SERVICES :

AEPL manufactures and supplies Copper Alloys products to Domestic as well as International Markets. Located at a single site, our smaller foundries are equipped to use in-house certified ingots and create complex shapes of Copper alloy castings and turn them into finished components using Drilling, Grinding and CNC turning centres.


COMPARATIVE SPECIFICATIONS :

AS 1565: C95210 CC331G CuAl10Fe2 UNS: C95200

FABRICATION PROPERTIES :

SOLDERING BRAZING MACHINABILITY RATING
GOOD GOOD 20

CASTING CHARACTERISTICS :

Casting Attribute Level
CASTING YIELD LOW
DROSSING HIGH
FLUIDITY MEDIUM
GASSING MEDIUM

TYPICAL USES :

product category product reason
INDUSTRIAL: Marine, Oil and chemical industry as valve fittings, Pump rods, Bolts, Propellers, Propeller Shafts, Spark plug bodies, Heavy duty bearings, Gear wheels, Worm wheels, Valve seats, Pinions and non-sparking tools. High strength, Good wear resistance, Good corrosion resistance, High resistance to oxidation and Good strength at elevated temperatures.

STANDARD PACKAGING : WOODEN PALLETS