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High-Leaded Tin Bronze, UNS C93700, Copper Casting Alloy (SAE 64)
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Sep 18 2012

Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition

Physical Properties

Mechanical Properties

Thermal Properties

Other Designations

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

     Machinability

     Welding

     Heat Treatment
Introduction
High-leaded tin bronze UNS C93700 copper casting alloy is an alloy of copper-tin-lead. The addition
of nickel in the alloy enhances the strength and ductility. UNS C93700 copper alloy is resistant to
biofouling and corrosion.

The following datasheet provides the chemical composition and properties of UNS C93700 alloy.

Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of UNS C93700 copper alloy is given in the following table.

Element Content (%)

Cu 80

Pb 10

Sn 10

Physical Properties
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The following table details the physical properties of UNS C93700 alloy.

Properties Metric Imperial

Density 8.95 g/cm3 0.323 lb/in³

Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of UNS C93700 copper alloy are shown in the following table.

Properties Metric Imperial

Elastic modulus 117 GPa 16969 ksi

Poisson's ratio 0.34 0.34

Hardness, Brinell 60 60

Elongation at break 20.0% 20.0%

Machinability
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 Izod impact 7.00 J 5.16 ft.lb

Compressive strength 90.0 MPa 13100 psi

Fatigue strength 90.0 MPa 13100 psi

Charpy impact 15.0 J 11.1 ft.lb

Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of UNS C93700 alloy.

Properties Metric Imperial

Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 100°C/212°F) 17.8 µm/m°C 9.89 µin/in°F

Thermal conductivity (@20°C/68°F) 46.9 W/mK 325 BTU in/hr.ft²°F

Other Designations

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Equivalent designations to UNS C93700 copper alloy include:

AMS 4827
AMS 4842
ASME SB584
ASTM B271
ASTM B30
ASTM B505
ASTM B584
ASTM B763
QQ C390
SAE J461
SAE J462

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

Machinability
UNS C93700 alloy has a machinability rating of 80.
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Welding
The preferred welding techniques for UNS C93700 copper alloy are soldering and brazing. Carbon
arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, gas shielded arc welding and coated metal arc welding are not
recommended for this alloy.

Heat Treatment
The stress relieving temperature of UNS C93700 alloy is 260°C (500°F). UNS C93700 copper alloy
does not respond to heat treatment.

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