Typical Mechanical Properties
ALUMINUM
| Alloy |
Temper |
Tensile(psi) |
Yield(psi) |
Elongation |
Hardness |
Machinability |
| A206p |
T4 |
50,000 |
30,000 |
10 |
95 |
n/a |
| 319s |
F |
27,000 |
18,000 |
2 |
70 |
4 |
| C355p |
T6 |
39,000 |
28,000 |
3 |
85 |
3 |
| C355p |
T7 |
35,000 |
30,000 |
2 |
75 |
3 |
| A356p |
F |
23,000 |
12,000 |
6 |
55 |
4 |
| A356p |
T6 |
34,000 |
24,000 |
3.5 |
75 |
4 |
| 535p |
F |
40,000 |
20,000 |
13 |
70 |
1 |
| 713s |
F |
35,000 |
25,000 |
5 |
75 |
1 |
BRASS & BRONZE ALLOYS
| CA# |
Ingot# |
Alloy Name |
Tensile(psi) |
Yield(psi) |
Elongation |
Hardness |
Machinability |
| 865 |
421 |
Manganese Bronze |
65,000 |
25,000 |
20 |
100 |
26 |
| 862 |
423 |
Manganese Bronze |
90,000 |
45,000 |
18 |
180 |
30 |
| 863 |
424 |
Manganese Bronze |
110,000 |
60,000 |
12 |
240* |
8 |
| 836 |
115 |
Red Brass |
30,000 |
14,000 |
20 |
60 |
84 |
| 844 |
123 |
Valve Composition |
29,000 |
13,000 |
18 |
55 |
90 |
| 952 |
415 |
Aluminum Bronze |
65,000 |
25,000 |
20 |
125* |
50 |
| 932 |
315 |
Bearing Bronze |
30,000 |
14,000 |
15 |
65 |
70 |
Information on other alloys available upon request.
Foot Notes: Alloy designation p = prime s = secondary. * 300KG load. ** Free cutting brass = 100
Machinability ratings for aluminum based on ease of cutting,chip characteristics,quality of finish,and tool life.
"1" indicates best and "5" indicates poorest.