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Silicon Bronzes are copper based alloys with a mixture of other metals like Aluminium, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, Iron and Manganese. It is one of the easiest metals to form/pour. Silicon helps deoxygenate the material which helps to reduce brittleness and increases the strength. Silicon has self-lubricating properties which makes it an ideal choice for connections or fixtures. Silicon Bronzes are less brittle than other bronze alloys. It is also considered as one of the best looking copper alloys due to its attractive reddish gold colour.
C65500 is a high silicon bronze alloy with excellent hot and cold workability along with weldability making it a preferred choice for architecture and sculpture industry. It is one of the easiest copper alloys to fabricate with an attractive rick reddish gold colour. The addition of manganese to this alloy increases the corrosion resistance and improves the strength.
| ELEMENT | Copper | Iron | Nickel | Manganese | Zinc | Lead | Silicon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min (%) | Balance | - | - | 0.50 | - | - | 2.80 |
| Max (%) | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.30 | 1.50 | 0.05 | 3.80 |
Note: Ni includes Co; Cu+ named elements >= 99.5%; Unless otherwise noted, single values represent maximums.
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.
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.
| CDA: C65500 |
|---|
| soldering | brazing | machinability rating |
|---|---|---|
| GOOD | EXCELLENT | 30 |
| product category | product | reason |
|---|---|---|
CONSUMER:  |
Sculpture. | Appearance, Corrosion Resistance, Weldability. |
ELECTRICAL: |
Motors, Rotor Bar, Pole Line Hardware. | Brazability, Electrical Resistivity, Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Conductivity, Corrosion Resistance, High Strength. |
FASTENERS: |
Bolts, Burrs, Clamp, Cotter Pins, Hinges, Nails, Nuts, Rivets, Screws. | Corrosion Resistance, High Strength, Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals, Appearance, Formability. |
INDUSTRIAL: |
Bearing Plates, Bushings, Butts, Cable, Channels, Chemical Equipment, Doctor Blades, Paper Industry, Heat Exchanger Tubes, Hydraulic Pressure Lines, Kettles, Oil Refinery Plumbing Tube, Piston Rings, Pressure Vessels, Screen Cloth, Screen Plates, Shafting, Tanks, Wear Plates, Welded Pressure Vessels, Welded Tanks. | Corrosion Resistance, Galling Resistance, Wear Resistance, High Strength, Formability, Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water, Corrosion Resistance to Paper Industry Chemicals, Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water, Non-Sparking, Weldability, Corrosion Resistance to Petrochemicals, Wear Resistance, Moderate to High Strength, Solderability. |
MARINE: |
Hardware, Propeller Shafts. | Appearance, Corrosion Resistance, Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water, Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water, High Strength, Wear Resistance. |
