C52100 Phosphor Bronze 8% C
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Key Engineering Properties
Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.
Engineering Summary
UNS C52100 Phosphor Bronze (8% Sn, 0.03-0.35% P) offers significantly higher tensile strength and wear resistance than 5% phosphor bronze due to increased tin solid-solution hardening. Primarily specified for heavy-duty spring clips, clutch discs, musical instrument strings, and marine wear plates.
Documented Product Applications (Cited CDA Reference Profile)
- ›Architecture: Bridge Bearing Plates
- ›Beater Bar: Forming Characteristics
- ›Beater Bar: Friction & Wear Properties
- ›Beater Bar: Mechanical Properties
- ›Beater Bar: Thermal Properties
- ›Bellows: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Bellows: Forming Characteristics
- ›Bellows: Mechanical Properties
- ›Bourdon Tubing: Corrosion Resistance
- ›Bourdon Tubing: Forming Characteristics
- ›Bourdon Tubing: Mechanical Properties
- ›Bourdon Tubing: Thermal Properties
Recognized Aliases
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications
Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSPRIMARY | C52100 | Unified Numbering System | Unified Numbering System standard designation for copper alloys (CDA / SAE / ASTM)Ref: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C52100) |
| CDA | Alloy 521 | Copper Development Association Alloy Number | CDA three-digit legacy designationRef: CDA UNS Standard Designations Register (C52100) |
| Recognized Name / Alias | Classification | Technical Usage & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphor Bronze Grade C | Standard Commercial Name | CDA Standard Commercial Name |
| Phosphor Bronze 8% Grade C | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| 8% Phosphor Bronze | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| C52100 | Commercial Alias | Colloquial or commercial industry synonym |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | ASTM B139/B139M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B103/B103M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE PLATE, SHEET, STRIP AND ROLLED BAR | Specification Reference |
| AWS | AWS A5.6 | COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY COVERED ELECTRODES | Specification Reference |
| MILITARY | MILITARY MIL-E-23765/3 | ELECTRODES, WELDING, BARE, COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY | Specification Reference |
| AWS | AWS A5.15 | WELDING RODS FOR WELDING CAST IRON | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J463 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| SAE | SAE J461 | WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B888/B88M | COPPER ALLOY STRIP FOR USE IN MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS OR SPRING CONTACTS | Specification Reference |
| ASTM | ASTM B159/B159M | PHOSPHOR BRONZE WIRE | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %)
Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | Cu | 29 | BALANCE | Balance | wt% | Remainder element (Copper).Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Lead | Pb | 82 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C52100: max 0.05 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Tin | Sn | 50 | RANGE | 7.00 – 9.00 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C52100: 7.0 - 9.0 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Zinc | Zn | 30 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.20 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C52100: max 0.2 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Iron | Fe | 26 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.10 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C52100: max 0.1 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
| Phosphorus | P | 15 | RANGE | 0.03 – 0.35 | wt% | CDA chemical composition specification limits for C52100: 0.03 - 0.35 wt%.Ref: Copper Development Association (CDA) | VERIFIED |
Physical Properties
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 8.802 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Density 0.318 lb/cu in. at 68°F (8.802 g/cm³ at 20°C) | 0.318 lb/cu in. at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidus Temperature | 1026.7 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Liquidus temperature 1880.0 °F (1026.7 °C) | 1880.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Solidus Temperature | 882.2 °C | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: Solidus temperature 1620.0 °F (882.2 °C) | 1620.0 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Thermal Conductivity | 62.31 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Thermal conductivity 36.0 Btu/(ft·hr·°F) (62.31 W/(m·K) at 20°C) | 36.0 Btu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) | 18.18 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | CDA Physical Properties: CTE 10.1 µin/(in·°F) (18.18 µm/(m·K)) over range 68-57210°F | 10.1 10^-6 per °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 376.8 J/(kg·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Specific heat 0.09 Btu/(lb·°F) (376.8 J/(kg·K)) | 0.09 Btu/ lb /°F at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
| Annealing Temperature Range | 482.2 – 676.7 °C | RANGE | CDA Thermal Treatments: Annealing temperature range 900 - 1250°F (482.2 - 676.7°C) | 900 – 1250 °F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Electrical Properties
Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | 13 % IACS | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 20 °CCDA Physical Properties: Volume conductivity 13.0 % IACS at 68°F (20°C) | 13.0 % IACS at 68°F | Copper Development Association Inc. | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers
Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard (H02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 530.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 441.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 34 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 530.9 MPa | 441.3 MPa | 34 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard (H02)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 84 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 73 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 HRB73 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | 1/2 Hard and Stress Relieved (HR02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 530.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 427.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 39 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 530.9 MPa | 427.5 MPa | 39 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Extra Hard (H06) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 723.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 689.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 9 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 723.9 MPa | 689.5 MPa | 9 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Extra Hard (H06)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 96 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 80 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 96 HRB80 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Extra Hard and Stress Relieved (HR06) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 723.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 641.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 15 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 723.9 MPa | 641.2 MPa | 15 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Extra Spring (H10) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 827.4 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 2 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 827.4 MPa | — | 2 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Extra Spring (H10)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 100 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 82 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 100 HRB82 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 641.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 599.8 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 19 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 641.2 MPa | 599.8 MPa | 19 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard (H04)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 93 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 78 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Fatigue Strength: 151.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; 10^8 cycles endurance limitCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | 151.7 MPa | 93 HRB78 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Hard and Stress Relieved (HR04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 641.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 23 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 641.2 MPa | 551.6 MPa | 23 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm (OS015) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 448.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 60 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 448.2 MPa | — | 60 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.015 mm (OS015)Source values and qualifiersRockwell F Hardness: 85 HRF (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 HRF | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm (OS025) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 413.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 165.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 63 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 413.7 MPa | 165.5 MPa | 63 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.025 mm (OS025)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 50 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell F Hardness: 82 HRF (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 50 HRB82 HRF | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm (OS035) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 399.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 65 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 399.9 MPa | — | 65 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm (OS035)Source values and qualifiersRockwell F Hardness: 80 HRF (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 80 HRF | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm (OS050) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 379.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 70 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 379.2 MPa | — | 70 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Nominal Grain Size 0.050 mm (OS050)Source values and qualifiersRockwell F Hardness: 75 HRF (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 75 HRF | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Spring (H08) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 772.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 744.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 5 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | 772.2 MPa | 744.6 MPa | 5 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Spring (H08)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 98 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Rockwell 30T Hardness: 81 HR30T (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.04; Section Size: 0.04 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | 98 HRB81 HR30T | VERIFIED |
| Flat Products | Spring and Stress Relieved (HR08) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 772.2 MPa (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 703.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 11 % (TYPICAL)Copper Development Association (CDA) — | — | 772.2 MPa | 703.3 MPa | 11 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | 1/2 Hard (H02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 551.6 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Cold Work: 20%; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 33 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Cold Work: 20%; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | 551.6 MPa | — | 33 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Rod | 1/2 Hard (H02)Source values and qualifiersRockwell B Hardness: 85 HRB (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.5; Cold Work: 20%; Section Size: 0.5 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 85 HRB | VERIFIED |
| Wire | 1/2 Hard (H02) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 723.9 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.08 | 723.9 MPa | — | — | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | 1/4 Hard (H01) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 558.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.08 | 558.5 MPa | — | — | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Extra Hard (H06) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 965.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.08 | 965.3 MPa | — | — | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Hard (H04) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 896.3 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.08 | 896.3 MPa | — | — | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Wire | Nominal Grain Size 0.035 mm (OS035) · 20 °CSource values and qualifiersTensile Strength: 413.7 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — Yield Strength (0.5% Ext): 165.5 MPa (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 in; Yield strength at 0.5% extension under loadCopper Development Association (CDA) — Elongation: 65 % (TYPICAL)Section Size: 0.08; Section Size: 0.08 inCopper Development Association (CDA) — | 0.08 | 413.7 MPa | 165.5 MPa | 65 % | — | — | — | VERIFIED |
Processing & Fabrication Characteristics
Machining, joining, forming, and thermal processing ratings cataloged from the cited authoritative technical reference.
Machinability
Machinability rating: 20% relative to free-cutting brass (C36000 = 100%).
Weldability & Joining
Soldering: Excellent; Brazing: Excellent; Oxyacetylene Welding: Fair; Gas Shielded Arc Welding: Good; Coated Metal Arc Welding: Fair; Spot Weld: Good; Seam Weld: Fair; Butt Weld: Excellent
Heat Treatment & Working Ranges
Annealing temperature range: 482.2°C to 676.7°C (900°F - 1250°F).
Forming & Cold Working
Capacity for Being Cold Worked: Good. Capacity for Being Hot Formed: Poor.
Comparable Grades & Cross-References
Carefully classified cross-reference relationships for C52100 Phosphor Bronze 8% C. Comparable does not mean equivalent.
| Related Material | Family | Relationship Classification | Metallurgical Notes & Differences | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% A | Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C52100 contains 8% tin for higher mechanical strength and wear resistance in heavy-duty spring clips and clutch discs compared to 5% tin in C51000.Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost). | VERIFIED | Side-by-Side Compare → |
Sources & Provenance Trail
Reference publications and standards organization registers cited across this material record.
Copper Development Association authoritative technical reference profile for C52100 Phosphor Bronze 8% C.
Unified Numbering System (UNS) designation registration register confirming active C52100 status.