Material Datasheet CuSn4
CuSn4 EN_2024_06
Comparable standards: UNSC51100•ENCW450K•JISC5111
Aurubis designations: C511•CuSn4•PNA284
Description CuSn4 is a solid solution strengthened copper alloy with 4% tin (bronze). It combines very good
cold workability with high strength and hardness. The alloy is corrosion resistant and can be well
soldered and brazed, yet it still has good electrical conductivity.
CuSn4 is used in applications where great importance is attached to the combination of
conductivity and strength.
Composition
Cu Sn P Zn Fe Pb
[%] [%] [%] [%] [%] [%]
rem 3.5-4.9 0.03-0.35 0.3 max 0.1 max 0.05 max
Composition of this alloy is in accordance with RoHS for electric & electronic components and ELV for the automotive
industry.
Physical Melting Density cp Young's Thermal Electrical α
properties point @ 20°C modulus cond. cond. @20-300°C
[°C] [g/cm³] [kJ/kgK] [GPa] [W/mK] [MS/m] [%IACS] [10-6/K]
1063 8.9 0.377 120 100 ≥12 ≥21 18
Note: The specified conductivity applies to the cp specific heat capacity
soft condition only. αcoefficientofthermalexpansion
Mechanical Tensile Yield Elongation Hardness HV Bend ratio Bend ratio
properties Strength Strength A50 90° [r] 180° [r]
[MPa] [MPa] [%] [-] GW BW GW BW
R290 290-390 ≤190 ≥40 70-100 0 0 0 0
R390 390-490 ≥210 ≥11 115-155 0 0 0 0
R480 480-570 ≥420 ≥4 150-180 0 0 0 2
R540 540-630 ≥490 ≥3 170-200 0 1 2 3
R610 ≥610 ≥540 - ≥190 1 2 3 4
r=x*t(thicknesst≤0.5mm)
GW bend axis transverse to rolling
direction. BW bend axis parallel to rolling
direction.
Fabrication Cold formability excellent
properties Hot formability not recommended
Soldering excellent
Brazing excellent
Oxyacetylene welding fair
Gas shielded arc welding good
Resistance welding good
Machinability not recommended
Electrical The electrical conductivity depends on chemical composition, the level of cold deformation and
conductivity the grain size. A high level of deformation as well as a small grain size decrease the
conductivity.
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Material Datasheet CuSn4
Corrosion Bronce is resistant to: Natural and industrial atmospheres as well as maritime air, drinking and
Resistance service water (if the flow rate is not excessive), seawater, non oxidizing acids, alkaline solutions
and neutral saline solutions.
Bronce is not resistant to: Ammonia, halogenide, cyanide and hydrogen sulfide solutions and
atmospheres, oxidizing acids.
Bronce alloys have an improved resistivity towards seawater and pitting corrosion.
Typical uses Automotive, components of electrical engineering, connectors, relays and conductor springs,
retaining clamps, springs, metal hose, bushings and mechanical and apparatus engineering.
Relaxation
Behaviour
Stress relaxation data shown as residual stress against Larson Miller Parameter. The Larson
Miller Parameter represents temperature and time.
Test method: Mandrel test according to ASTM E328.
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