Porous Bronze Powders: Initially
developed to satisfy the needs of the high reliability metallic filter
market, this material has demonstrated its adaptability in a rapidly expanding
range of applications. Its availability in either partially diffused
or pre-alloyed bronze form, as well as closely controlled particle size
ranges, offers the materials engineer a versatile and adaptable raw material.
Applications include: metal
impregnated plastics, aerospace and industrial brake linings, impregnated
metal matrix bearings, shaped explosive charges, metal bonded diamond cutting
and grinding tools, gaseous and liquid filtration, flame arrestors, sound
attenuation, industrial coatings and even as fine art material.
In addition to standard grade
Spherical Bronzes, we would be pleased to work with you to develop custom
materials to meet your specific need.
We have always been at the forefront
of powder metal technology. Ever since our pioneering days, we’ve
set the standards and expanded applications of the P/M industry.
“HP” Spherical Bronze:“HP”
Spherical Bronzes are the coarsest of the bronze materials and are offered
in six standard grades of very narrow particle size ranges. “HP”
Spherical Bronze is produced by partially diffusing a tin coating on an
interior copper particle. The production process enable a virtually
mono-size particle to be formed granting the materials designer a highly
controlled and therefore, reproducible consistent product.
“HP” Spherical
Bronze Specifications
Grade
|
Tin %
|
A.D.
g/cc |
Screen Analysis - Mesh - %
|
+10
|
+20
|
+30
|
+40
|
+50
|
+60
|
+70
|
23HP
|
3.5-4.5
|
4.6-5.2
|
|
2 max.
|
97 min.
|
3 max.
|
|
|
|
34HP
|
4.0-5.0
|
4.5-5.1
|
|
2 max.
|
3 max.
|
95 min.
|
3 max.
|
|
|
46HP
|
5.5-6.5
|
4.5-5.1
|
|
|
|
1 max.
|
95 min.
|
5 max.
|
|
68HP
|
6.5-7.5
|
4.4-5.0
|
|
|
|
|
5 max.
|
95 min.
|
5 max.
|
“A” Spherical Bronze: “A”
Spherical Bronze is produced by partially diffusing a tin coating on an
atomized spherical copper powder. “A” Spherical Bronze is available
in four standard grades reflecting a generally finer particle size distribution
than the “HP” Bronzes.
“A” Spherical
Bronze Specifications
Grade
|
Tin %
|
A.D.
g/cc |
Screen Analysis - Mesh - %
|
+60
|
+80
|
+100
|
+150
|
+200
|
+325
|
-325
|
83A |
9.0-10.5
|
4.4-5.0
|
|
2 max.
|
20-45
|
50-70
|
15 max.
|
|
|
103A
|
9.0-10.5
|
4.4-5.0
|
|
|
2 max.
|
20-40
|
35-55
|
40 max.
|
10 max.
|
153A
|
|
4.4-5.0
|
|
|
|
2 max.
|
30-60
|
35-65
|
10 max.
|
|