A.2..4. Phosphor Bronze (CDA 510)

PRODUCT

Type

Metal Alloy

Chemical Composition

5% Sn, 0.2%P, Rem. Cu

Manufacturer

Thomas Bolton Copper Products

          Bolton House, Froghall,

          Stoke on Trent, ST10 2HF

          Staffordshire, UK

Tel: + 44 (0)1538 757700

Fax: + 44 (0)1538 757701

Email:

www.thomasbolton.co.uk

EXPERIENCE & AVAILABILITY

Development Status

Commercial Product

Cost Range

Very Low

Lot Reproducibility

ASTM B103A, BS 2870 PB102, AFNOR UE5P, DIN 1733

Space Experience

Good

GENERAL PROPERTIES (Physical, Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Optical)

Nature

Typical Value

Remarks

Specific Gravity

8.85

@ Room Temperature

Ultimate Tensile Strength

320 to 770 MPa

@ Room Temperature

Proof Stress (0.2%)

110 to 690 MPa

@ Room Temperature

Elongation at Break

3 to 60%

@ Room Temperature

Thermal Conductivity

75 W m -1 °C -1

@ Room Temperature

Thermal Expansion Coefficient

17.9 x 10-6 °C -1

@ Room Temperature

PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO SPACE USE

Nature

Typical Value

Type of Test

Atmospheric Corrosion

Good up to 700°C.

 

Stress Corrosion

High resistance.

 

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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