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Bronze
Durable copper alloy for wear parts
Bronze is used in bushings, bearings, valves, pump parts and cast components where wear resistance and corrosion resistance matter.
Density
8.70-8.90 g/cm³
Tensile strength
200-500 MPa
Max temperature
~250-300 °C
Pros
- Good wear resistance
- Good corrosion resistance
- Castable
Considerations
- Heavy
- Costly compared to steel
Manufacturing & industries
CastMachinedBearing parts
MarineIndustrialMachinery
Property profile
Strength
50
Lightness
17
Heat
50
Flexibility
42
Durability
78
Corrosion
78
Affordability
46