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Palmer Associates
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Hudson, NH 03051		 Call: 603.889.5422   |   Fax: 603.881.9402
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SPECIFICATIONS CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Mechanical Properties are cast as sand unless otherwise noted
  ASTM INGOT % Max. unless shown as range or min. TENSILE STRENGTH YIELD STRENGHT ELONGATION BRINELL HARDNESS COMPRESS STRN IMPACT STRN DENSITY MACHINABILITY
RATING
FAMILY CDA B148 B271 B369 B427 B505 B584 B763 B806 ALLOY I.D. CU% SN% PB% ZN% NI% FE% AL% SI% Mn% Sb% S% P% Others Min. (ksi) Typ. (ksi) Min. (ksi) Typ. (ksi) Min. (ksi) Typ. (ksi) 10mm-50kg typ. P.S.I.-.001" Set IZOD-Ft. Ibs. Lbs.Per Cu. In. Free Cut Yb-100
Red Brass C83300                 131 92.0-94.0 1.0-2.0 1.0-2.0 2.0-6.0                     32   10   35       0.318 35
C83450           X X     87.0-89.0 2.0-3.5 1.5-3.0 5.5-7.5 .8-2.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.03   30 37 14 15 25 31 62 10   0.319 75
C83600   X     X X     115 84.0-86.0 3.3-4.2 5.0-7.0 5.0-8.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05   30 37 14 17 20 30 60 14 10 0.318 84
C83800   X     X X X   120 82.0-83.8 3.3-4.2 5.0-7.0 5.0-8.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.03   30 35 13 16 20 25 60 12 8 0.312 90
Semi Red Brass C84400   X     X X X   123 78.0-82.0 2.3-3.5 6.0-8.0 7.0-10.0 1.0 0.40 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.02   29 34 13 15 18 26 55   8 0.314 90
C84500                 125 77.0-79.0 2.0-4.0 6.0-7.5 10.0-14.0 1.0 0.40 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.02     35   14   28 55     0.312 90
C84800   X     X X X   130 75.0-77.0 2.0-3.0 5.5-7.0 13.0-17.0 1.0 0.40 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.02   28 37 12 14 16 35 55 13   0.310 80
Yellow Brass C85200   X       X X   400 70.0-74.0 .7-2.0 1.5-3.8 20.0-27.0 10. 0.60 0.005 0.05   0.20 0.05 0.02   35 38 12 13 25 35 45 9   0.307 80
C85400   X       X X   403 65.0-70.0 .50-1.5 1.5-3.8 24.0-32.0 1.0 0.70 0.35 0.05           30 34 11 12 20 35 50 9   0.305 80
C85700   X     X X X   405.20 58.0-64.0 .50-1.5 .80-1.5 32.0-40.0 1.0 0.70 0.80 0.05           40 50 14 18 15 40 75     0.304 80
C85800                 405.10 57.0min 1.50 1.50 31.0-41.0 0.5 0.50 0.55 0.25 0.25 0.05 0.05 0.01 As 0.05   48*   28*   9*       0.305 80
Manganese Bronze C86200   X     X X X   423 60.0-66.0 0.20 0.20 22.0-28.0 1.0 2.0-4.0 3.0-4.9   2.5-5.0         90 95 45 48 18 20 180^ 50 12 0.288 30
C86300   X     X X X   424 60.0-66.0 0.20 0.20 22.0-28.0 1.0 2.0-4.0 5.0-7.5   2.5-5.0         110 119 60 67 12 18 225^ 60 15 0.283 80
C86400   X       X X   420 56.0-62.0 .50-1.5 .50-1.5 34.0-42.0 1.0 .40-2.0 .50-1.5   0.10-1.5         60 65 20 25 15 20 105^ 22 30 0.301 65
C86500   X     X X X   421 55.0-60.0 1.0 0.40 36.0-42.0 1.0 .40-2.0 .50-1.5   0.10-1.5         65 71 25 29 20 30 100 24   0.301 26
C86700   X       X X     55.0-60.0 1.5 .50-1.5 30.0-38.0 1.0 1.0-3.0 1.0-3.0   0.10-3.5         80 85 32 42 15 20 155^     0.301 55
Copper-Silicon C87500   X       X X X 500C 79.0min.   0.50 12.0-16.0     0.50 3.0-5.0           60 67 24 30 16 21 115 27   0.299 50
C87610   X       X X   500E 90.0min.   0.20 3.0-5.0   0.20   3.0-5.0 0.25         45 58.0 18 25 20 35 110     0.302 40
Copper-Bismuth C89320         X         87.0-91.0 5.0-7.0 0.09 1.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.35 0.08 0.30 Bi 4.0-6.0 35** 40** 18** 20** 15** 30** 70**     0.318 80
C89325                   84.0-88.0 9.0-11.0 0.10 1.0 1.0 0.15 0.005 0.005   0.50 0.08 0.10 Bi 2.7-3.7 30 35 12 18 15 20 73   6 0.323 80
C89831                   87.0-91.0 2.7-3.7 0.10 2.0-4.0 1.0 1.0 0.30 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05 Bi 2.7-3.7 29 34 13 15 16 20 55 13   0.318 85
C89833                   87.0-91.0 4.0-6.0 0.10 2.0-4.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05 Bi 1.7-2.7 30 37 14 17 20 28 60 15   0.317 81
C89835                   85.0-89.0 6.0-7.5 0.10 2.0-4.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.35 0.08 0.10 Bi 1.7-2.7 30 35 14 18 15 20 65 20   0.321 70
C89837                   84.0-88.0 3.0-4.0 0.10 6.0-10.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05 Bi 0.7-1.2 30 37 14 17 20 32 60 13   0.313 66
Copper-Bismuth Selenium C89510                   86.0-88.0 4.0-6.0 0.25 4.0-6.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05 Bi 1.5, Se 0.7   35   18   20 55     0.313 75
C89520           X       85.0-87.0 4.0-6.0 0.25 4.0-6.0 1.0 0.30 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.08 0.05 Bi 2.5, Se 1.2   31   18   15 54     0.314 85
Tin Bronze C90300   X     X X X   225 86.0-89.0 7.5-9.0 0.30 3.0-5.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.20 0.05 0.05   40 45 18 21 20 30 70 13   0.318 30
C90500   X     X X X   210 86.0-89.0 9.0-11.0 0.30 1.0-3.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.20 0.05 0.05   40 45 18 22 20 25 75   10 0.315 30
C90700       X X       205 88.0-90.0 10.0-12.0 0.50 0.50 0.5 0.15 0.005 0.005   0.20 0.05 0.30   35 44 18 22 10 20 80     0.317 20
C91600       X         205N 86.0-89.0 9.7-10.8 0.25 0.25 1.2-2.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.20 0.05 0.30   35 44 17 22 10 16 85     0.320 20
Leaded Tin Bronze C92200   X     X X     245 86.0-89.0 5.5-6.5 1.0-2.0 3.0-5.0 1.0 0.25 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.05 0.05   34 40 16 20 22 30 65 15   0.312 42
C92300   X     X X X   230 85.0-89.0 7.5-9.0 .30-1.0 2.5-5.0 1.0 0.25 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.05 0.05   36 40 16 20 18 25 70 10 12 0.317 42
C92600           X X   215 86.0-88.5 9.3-10.5 .80-1.5 1.3-2.5 0.7 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.05 0.03   40 44 18 20 20 30 70 12 7 0.315 40
C92700         X       206 86.0-89.0 9.0-11.0 1.0-2.5 0.70 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.25 0.05 0.25   35 42 18 21 10 20 77     0.317 45
High Leaded Tin Bronze C93200   X     X X X   315 81.0-85.0 6.3-7.5 6.0-8.0 1.0-4.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.35 0.08 0.15   30 35 14 18 15 20 65   6 0.322 70
C93400         X       310 82.0-85.0 7.0-9.0 7.0-9.0 0.80 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.50 0.08 0.50   25 32 12 16 8 20 60   5 0.320 70
C93500   X     X X X   326 83.0-86.0 4.3-6.0 8.0-10.0 2.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.30 0.08 0.05   28 32 12 16 15 20 60 13   0.320 70
C93600   X     X         79.0-83.0 6.0-8.0 11.0-13.0 1.0 1.0 0.20 0.005 0.005   0.55 0.08 0.15   32** 35** 16** 21** 10** 15** 65**     0.325 80
C93700   X     X X X   305 78.0-82.0 9.0-11.0 8.0-11.0 0.80 0.5 0.70 0.005 0.005   0.50 0.08 0.10   30 35 12 18 15 20 60 13 5 0.320 80
C93800   X     X X X   319 75.0-79.0 6.3-7.5 13.0-16.0 0.80 1.0 0.15 0.005 0.005   0.80 0.08 0.05   26 30 14 16 12 18 55 12 5 0.334 80
C94300   X     X X X   322 67.0-72.0 4.5-6.0 23.0-27.0 0.80 1.0 0.15 0.005 0.005   0.80 0.08 0.08   21 27   13 10 15 48 11 5 0.336 80
Aluminum Bronze C95200 X X     X   X   415A 86.0min         2.5-4.0 8.5-9.5             65 80 25 27 20 35 125^ 27 30 0.276 20
C95300 X X     X   X X 415B 86.0min.         .8-1.5 9.0-11.0             65 75 25 27 20 25 140^ 20 28 0.272 55
C95400 X X     X   X X 415B 86.0min.         .8-1.5 9.0-11.0             65 75 25 27 20 25 140^ 20 28 0.272 55
C95400 X X     X   X X 415C 78.0min.       1.5 3.0-5.0 10.0-11.5   .50         75 85 30 35 12 18 170^   16 0.269 60
C95500 X X     X   X X 415D 78.0min.       3.0-5.0 10.0-11.5   3.50           90 100 40 44 6 12 195^   13 0.272 50
C95600 X           X   415E 88.0min.       0.25   6.0-8.0 1.8-3.2           60 75 28 34 10 18 140^     0.278 60
C95600 X           X   415E 88.0min.       0.25   6.0-8.0 1.8-3.2           60 75 28 34 10 18 140^     0.278 60
C95800 X X     X   X X 415G 79.0min.   0.30   4.0-5.0 3.5-4.5 8.5-9.5 0.10 .80-1.5         85 95 35 38 15 25 159^ 35 20 0.276 20
Copper Nickel C96200     X             Rem.   0.01   9.0-11.0 1.0-1.8   0.50 1.50   0.02 NB 1.0 45   25   20           0.323 10
C96400     X   X         Rem.   0.01   28.0-32.0 .25-1.5   0.50 1.50   0.02 0.02 NB 0.50-1.5 60 68 32 37 20 28 140^     0.323 20
Nickel Silver C97300   X     X X x   410 53.0-58.0 1.5-3.0 8.0-11.0 17.0-25.0 11.0-14.0 1.50 0.005 0.15 0.50 0.35 0.08 0.05   30 35 15 17 8 20 55     0.321 70
C97600   X     X X X   412 63.0-67.0 3.5-4.5 3.0-5.0 3.0-9.0 19.0-21.5 1.50 0.005 0.15 1.0 0.25 0.08 0.05   40 45 17 24 10 20 80     0.321 70
C97800   X     X X X   413B 64.0-67.0 4.0-5.5 1.0-2.5 1.0-4.0 24.0-27.0 1.50 0.005 0.15 1.0 0.20 0.08 0.05   50 55 22 30 10 15 130^     0.320 60

*Permanant. Mold Mechanical Properties.
**Centrifigal Cast Mechanical Properties
^ Brinell Hardness 3000kg load
Reported Uses
Low-Pressure Valve Bodies, Water Pump Parts, Electrical Hardware, Boat Hardware, Plumbing Fittings
General Misc., Low-Pressure Valves and Fittings, Pumps
General Free Machining Alloy, Low Pressure Fittings, Hardware
Plumbing Fittings, Faucets, Hardware and Ornamental Castings
Hardware Fittings, Air and Gas Fittings, Cocks, Faucets, Plumbing Fixtures, Low-Pressure Valves
Plumbing Fittings, Faucets, Stops and Wastes, Hardware
Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings, Andirons and Ornamental Castings
Plumbing Furniture, Hardware and Ornamental Fittings
Plumbers Flanges, Fittings, Ornamental, Hardware and Ship Trim
General Purpose Die Casting of Moderate Strength
Brackets, Shafts, Gear and Structural Parts
Screw Down Nuts, Slow-Speed Heavy Load Bearings, Gears, Gibs and Cams
Brackets, Free Machine Parts, Lever Arms, Light Duty Gears, Marine Fittings, Valve Stems
Strength Appl., Propellers for Salt and Fresh Water, Machinery Parts substituting for Steel and Malleable Iron
High Strength Free Machining Valve Stems, Marine Fittings, Marine Propellers
Corrosion Brazing and Welding Applications substitute for Tin Zinc Bronze
Valve Stems, Pump Components, Statuary, Decorative Pieces
Lead-Free Alloy for Bearings, Bushings and Washers
Bearings, Pumps, Impellers, Corrosion Resistant and Pressure Tight Castings
Low-Pressure Valve Fittings, Plumbing Fixtures, Faucets, Stops, Waste, Air and Gas Fittings
Valves, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Plumbing Castings, Water Pump Impellors, Ornamental, Small Gears
General Utility Bearing and Bushings
General Hardware, Ornamental Castings, Low-Pressure Valves and Fittings
Plumbing Casting
Bearings and Bushings, Pump Impellers, Piston Rings, Pump Bodies, Valves, Steam Fittings, Gears
Worm Wheels and Gears, Bearings for Heavy Loads and Relatively Low Speeds
Gears
Medium-Pressure Hydraulic and Steam to 550 F, Marine and Ornamental Castings
High-Pressure Hydraulic and Steam Equipment, Structural Castings
Lead Screw Nuts, heavy Duty Bearings, Pump Pistons
General Purpose Bushings, Washers, Non-Pressure Applications
Bearings and Bushings
High Speed, Light Load Bushings, Mild Acid Applications
Bearings and Bushings, Machinability and Anti-Seizing Properties
High Speed, Heavy-Pressure Bushings, Acid-Resisting to Sulphite Fluids, Bridge Parts, Bearing Plates
Low Friction, Moderate Pressure Bushings, Railroad Applications, Acid Resisting
High Speed, Light to Medium Pressure Bushings, Railroad and Soft Metal Applications
Gun Mounting and Slides, Landing Gear Parts, Pickling Tank and Mild Alkali Appl., Marine Engine and Propellers
Gears, Cams, Stripper Nuts, Slippers, High Temperature Applications, Mining Machine Parts
Spur and Low-Speed, Heavily Loaded Worm Gears, Nuts, Pumps and Landing Gear Parts
Bushings, Landing Gear Parts, Tank Gun Recoil Mechanisms, Valve Guides and Seats in Aircraft Engines
Cable Connectors, Pole-line Hardware, Terminals, Gears, Worms, Marine Hardware,  Valve Stems
Propeller Hub, Blades and Other Parts – Including Valves, in Contact With Sea Water
Component Parts of Items Being Used For Sea Water Corrosion Resistance
Valves, Pump bodies, Flanges, Elbows Being Used for Sea Water Corrosion Resistance
Hardware, Valves and Fittings, Statuary and Ornamental Castings
Marine Furniture, Hardware and Ornamental Castings
Dairy and Food Processing Fittings, White Ornamental and Hardware, Musical Instruments Components