Bronze 80-5-5-5 ???

[ean_p]

What kind of bronze is this and what would be the recommended fixing to bolt it too a steel hull underwater please ?

Best Regards

Ian P.

 

[Transcur]

Re: Bronze 80-5-5-5 ???

Did you mean 85-5-5-5. Usually refers to the composition.---80% Copper, 5%Tin,5%Lead,5% Zinc . This is CA836. The high lead content makes it easy to machine. Below is a link
http://www.matweb.com/search/SpecificMaterialPrint.asp?bassnum=MCUDAV

 

[VicS]

Re: Bronze 80-5-5-5 ???

But is it suitable for underwater use and would you want it bolted to a steel hull anyway.

 

[ccscott49]

Re: Bronze 80-5-5-5 ???

What is it for?

 

[cliff]

Re: Bronze 80-5-5-5 ???

IMHO - NO on both counts but what do I know? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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