Introduction
C83470 is a tin bronze sand-casting grade covered by ASTM B584. Typical family applications include gears, bushings, pump bodies, impellers and valve parts.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | C83470 |
| Material Type | Bronze |
| Sub Type | Tin Bronze |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
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Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM B584 | Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications | 14 | C83470 | UNS C83470 |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B584Edition 14 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Cu | 90.0–96.0[1] |
| Zn | 1.0–3.0 |
| Sn | 3.0–5.0 |
| Pb | ≤ 0.09 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.50 |
| Al | ≤ 0.01 |
| Si | ≤ 0.01 |
| P | ≤ 0.10[2] |
| Sb | ≤ 0.20 |
| S | 0.20–0.6 |
| Ni+Co | ≤ 1.0[3] |
Notes
ASTM B584 · Edition 14
[1] Cu: In determining copper minimum, copper may be calculated as copper plus nickel. Optional source-defined copper-minimum calculation; do not sum measured or specified limits automatically.
[2] P: For continuous castings, phosphorus shall be 1.0 % max. Conditional product form; preserve sand-casting base limit.
[3] Ni+Co: Nickel including cobalt; combined limit
Heat Treatment
ASTM B584–14
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Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
Notes
ASTM B584 · Edition 14
[1] Tensile Strength: inch-pound
[2] Yield Strength: inch-pound; 0.5% extension under load
Welding Conditions
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Applications
For tin bronze ASTM B584 C83470, typical cast components in this material family include gears, bushings, pump bodies, impellers and valve parts. Applications include power-transmission machinery, industrial fluid-handling equipment and selected marine systems. Loading, lubrication and the actual process medium remain relevant; a steam-equipment example does not establish a general pressure or temperature rating.
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