C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)
C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze is a popular alloy for all applications that require heavy loads. Other key benefits of C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze include:
- Excellent abrasive wear resistance
- Protection from friction and corrosion
- Added strength from nickel without diminished ductility
Because of the clear advantages of using C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze, it is found in a number of different industries and applications such as:
- Aircraft Parts
- Marine propellers and various parts
- Hydraulic bushings for earth moving equipment
- Condenser tube for power stations and desalting units
- Valve guides, seats, and balls
- Plunger Tips
- Shafting
- Pump Parts and shafts
- Cams
- Gears
- Structural members
- Heat exchanger flanges and headers
- Tanks
- Welded piping systems
- Faucets
It is important to note that experts recommend users avoid soldering, oxyacetylene welding, and cold working when joining C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze. To be considered C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze, an alloy must have a unique chemical composition that includes:
- Cu Balance
- Al 9.0-11.0%
- Ni 4.0-5.50%
- Fe 2.0-4.0%
- Mn 1.50%
- Zn 0.30%
- Si 0.25%
Like all the products available from Continental Steel, our selection C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze meets or exceeds a wide variety of industry standards such as ASTM B150-12, SAE J461 and J463, and AMS 4640.
To learn more about the selection of C63000 Nickel Aluminum Bronze available at Continental Steel, or any of our other products and services, please contact us directly.