UNS/CDA C51800
Phosphor Bronze

 


Specifications

AWS A5.7 Class ERCuSn-A
ASME SFA5.7 ERCuSn-A
QQ-R-571C,MIL-R-1963B Type-RcuSn-A

Description
 Phos-Bronze A filler metal is used for MIG and TIG welding of tin-bronze base metals such as 509 to 519 series, for brass and for overlay welding of steel.
 Phos-Bronze A contains approximately 5% tin and up to 0.35% phosphorus. The tin content increases the wear resistance of the weld deposit while the phosphorus acts as a  idizer. Preheating is recommended.

Chemical Composition
(%max., unless shown as range or min.)

 

Cu

Al

Pb

P

Sn

Min./Max.

Rem.

.01

.02

.10-.35

4.0-6.0

Nominal

-

-

-

.22

5.0

Note: Cu + Sum of Named Elements, 99.5% min.

Applicable Specifications

Product

Specification

Electrode, Welding

MILITARY MIL-E-23765/3

Rod, Welding

AWS A5.13, A5.15, A5.7
FEDERAL QQ-R-571


Typical Uses

Industrial
Welding Wire