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A Guide to Different Types of Bronze Alloys

Dave Olsen — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:58:40 +0000

Introduction Bronze is a copper-based alloy that has been valued throughout history for its versatility, durability, and attractive nature. Bronze is composed primarily of copper with various combinations of tin, zinc, lead, and aluminum. This combination also produces brass. Brass contains a larger amount of zinc than tin, while bronze contains larger amounts of tin…

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Copper vs. Brass vs. Bronze – The Difference Between Alloys

Robb Edwards — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:29:43 +0000

Copper vs. Brass vs. Bronze At MetalTek, one of the elements we work with is copper. The two primary copper alloys are brass and bronze. Brass is made of copper combined with zinc and bronze is an alloy made of copper combined with other elements, historically tin. MetalTek specializes in bronze alloys and does not…

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Ferrous vs. Non-Ferrous Metals

Robb Edwards — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:30:38 +0000

From skyscrapers to naval propulsion systems, from automotive parts to petrochemical furnace tubes, there is no shortage of real-world applications for metal. Metals come in a wide range of structures, properties, and applications but are commonly organized into two categories: ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. Below we explain the definitions, common types, differences, and popular…

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Nickel Aluminum Bronze Material Profile

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:09:44 +0000

Grade Nickel Aluminum Bronze Alloys Description This group of alloys contains nickel and is primarily selected where a combination of high strength, corrosion resistance and resistance to cavitation and erosion damage is required. Nickel Aluminum Bronze Material Properties – Why select this material Alloys of both the aluminum bronze family and the nickel aluminum bronze…

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High Lead Tin Bronze Material Profiles

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 03:17:25 +0000

Grade MetalTek 83-7-7-3 (C93200) (SAE 660) Bearing bronze Description This standard cast bronze-bearing alloy is used widely for a great many applications. Properties – Why select this material This alloy possesses good hardness, strength, and wear resistance. Excellent anti-frictional qualities Good casting properties. Readily machined, broached, or reamed. Applications – Frequent uses Bushings for electric motor,…

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Manganese Bronze Material Profile

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:31:32 +0000

Grade HIGH TENSILE (C86300) Manganese Bronze Description Family of bronzes primarily known for its extremely high strength and ability to resist the corrosive effects of seawater and brine. Often referred to as Yellow Brass. Manganese Bronze Material Properties – Why select this material Tensile strengths range from 60,000 psi to 110,000 psi and are readily…

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Aluminum Bronze Material Profile

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 04:17:53 +0000

Grade Aluminum Bronze Alloys Description A family of alloys containing aluminum as the principle alloying element, offering strength similar to medium carbon steel and possessing excellent corrosion resistance. Properties – Why select this material As aluminum content increases, hardness and tensile strength increase. The lower the aluminum content, the better the corrosion resistance. Applications –…

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Tin Bronze Material Profile

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:59:46 +0000

Grade MTEK 943 (C94300) Tin bronze Description Bearing alloy with the ability to operate at high speeds and light loads under adverse lubrication conditions. Properties – Why select this material Where deformation due to bad fit of components is an issue. Good conformability. It has fair strength and wear resistance, but excellent anti-frictional properties. It…

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It’s Still The Bronze Age

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:48:49 +0000

Metallurgically, Bronze is a copper-based metal alloyed with tin, lead, aluminum or other elements to change the material’s physical or mechanical properties. The historic “Bronze Age” stretched from around 3000 B.C. to about 1000 B.C. Early craftsmen found the material easier to deal with than stone for many uses, and more durable than other materials…

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Bearium Alloys

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:38:31 +0000

For over 60 years, Bearium® Metals have been chosen for performance under the toughest operating conditions. These are high lead tin bronze alloys containing virgin copper, tin, and specially processed lead. Bearium® metals can be used where other bearing materials may fail due to speed, load, temperature, or where lubrication is difficult, impossible, or simply…

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