CA 104
CA 104
General
CA104 IS A WIDELY USED ALUMINIUM BRONZE, IT OFFERS GOOD GALLING RESISTANCE AND IS KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT CORROSION AND EROSION RESISTANCE IN SEAWATER AND CHLORIDE-RICH ENVIRONMENTS. IT IS THE WROUGHT FORM OF 10/5/5 ALUMINIUM BRONZE AND IS OFTEN COMPARED TO BS1400 AB2 WHEN A CAST ALTERNATIVE IS SUITABLE. CA104 OFFERS HIGH STRENGTH, OUTSTANDING SHOCK AND WEAR RESISTANCE, AND MAINTAINS ITS PROPERTIES EVEN AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURES.
Uses
VALVE SEATS, MARINE HARDWEAR, WORM GEARS, PUMP COMPONENTS, ENGINE COMPONENTS, FASTENERS, THRUST WASHERS
Heat Treatment & Condition
CONDITION A
Chemical Analysis
Cu
·
REM
AI
·
8.50/11.00
Ni
·
4.00/5.50
Fe
·
4.00/5.00
Mn
·
0.50
| Cu | AI | Ni | Fe | Mn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REM | 8.50/11.00 | 4.00/5.50 | 4.00/5.00 | 0.50 |
Typical Mechanical Properties (EXAMPLE ONLY)
TEN. STRENTH
650-700 MPa
PROOF STRENGTH
320-400 MPa
ELONG
15%
HARDNESS
179-268 HB
| TEN. STRENTH | PROOF STRENGTH | ELONG | HARDNESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650-700 MPa | 320-400 MPa | 15% | 179-268 HB |