Mechanical Properties Table 2. Typical mechanical properties for bronze alloy CA104 Grade | CA104 | Tensile Strength (MPa) | 750 | Proof Stress 0.2% (MPa) | 430 | Elongation A5 (%) | 15 | Hardness VPN | 210-300 | Physical Properties Table 3. Typical physical properties for bronze alloy CA104 Property | Value | Density | 7.58 g/cm3 | Melting Point | 1035°C | Modulus of Elasticity | 115 GPa | Thermal Conductivity | 37.7 W/m.K at 100°C | Alloy Designations Bronze alloy CA104 corresponds to the following designations: CEN | BS | UNS | CW307G | CA104 | C63200 | Corrosion Resistance Corrosion resistance is considered to be excellent in most environments. Fabrication Cold Working CA104 has only a fair rating for cold working. Hot Working The hot forgeability rating for CA104 is quite good at 70, compared to Forging Brass which is rated as 100. The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 815 and 900°C. The hot working capabilities of CA104 are considered to be good. Heat Treatment Solution treatment or annealing can be done by rapid cooling after heating to 620-800°C. Machinability Bronze alloy CA104 has a fairly poor machinability rating of 30 compared to Alloy 360 FC Brass which is rated as 100. Welding and Joining · Gas shielded arc welding of CA104 is rated as “excellent” · Coated metal arc welding, spot welding and butt welding are rated as “good” · Soldering, brazing and seam welding are rated as “fair” · Oxyacetylene welding is rated as “fair” Applications CA104 is typically used in: · Valve and pump components · Marine equipment · Fasteners · Engine components · High temperature applications |
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