BM 959
UNS C95900ASTM B505
High-aluminum bronze tuned for load-bearing sliding service — mainly used in slide plates, as well as tube-forming and non-impact bending roller operations.
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Chemical composition
Chemical composition
| Copper | Remainder |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 12.0–14.0% |
| Iron | 3.0–5.0% |
| Manganese | máx. 3.5% |
| Nickel | máx. 0.5% |
| Others | máx. 0.5% |
Mechanical properties
Mechanical properties
| Tensile strength | 517–724 MPa |
|---|---|
| Yield strength | 386–407 MPa |
| Elongation | 0.5–1.5 % |
| Rockwell C hardness | 24–28 |
| Brinell hardness | 250–272 |
| Compressive strength | 1108–1230 MPa |
| Density | 7.20 kg/dm³ |
Informational values. Vary by manufacturing process, geometry, and dimensions.
Available formats
Formats
BilletMachinedPlate
Typical applications
Typical applications
- Slide plates
- Guide bushings and wear plates
- Wear rings in stamping dies and inserts
- Forming rollers
- Bending and rolling operations
Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes
- Continuous casting
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