ANSONIA COPPER & BRASS, INC.

 

BRAZING ALLOY DATA SHEET

 

BR040

 

 

Ansonia Copper & Brass BR040 is a moderate to high strength filler metal containing Nickel and manganese to improve wetability.

 

Joining:   BR040 is suitable for Induction, Furnace, or Torch and Gas-air burner joining.

 

 

Applications:  Typically used for Mining and Construction tool brazing, providing moderate to high strength when joining Carbides (Tungsten or other) to alloy steels where Zinc is acceptable. Mine tool bit joining is especially effective.

 

 

Applicable Specifications:  Internal Specification ACB BR040 

 

Standard Forms Available:  Round wire and Flat Wire.  For other forms, please inquire.

 

 

PROPERTIES OF   ALLOY   BR040

 

Nominal Composition:    Cu:  54.75%    Zn:  35%    Ni  6%    Mn:  4%    Si  0.25%

 

 

Phisical Properties:

 

Melting Point (Liquidus):   1615F / 879C                                                               

Flow Point     (Solidus):    1685F / 918C

Density at 68F: 0.302 lbs/cu in

Electrical Conductivity at 68F (volumetric):  10.6 % IACS

Color :  Light Yellow

 

 

Mechanical Properties:

 

 

 

Tensile Strength

(psi)

Yield Strength

(0.5% Ext.) (psi)

% Elongation

(4 x D)

Rockwell Hardness

Nominal Values

 

 

 

 

Annealed 0.200” dia wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADS No.                                               Rev. No. 0                                      Rev. Date 01/15/03                                                                                          

 
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The statements and data provided on this data sheet are to be considered only as a general guide.  Commercial variations in material properties are expected, so values listed here are not intended to be used for specifications.  Please consult the appropriate industry specifications where applicable.  Ansonia Copper & Brass, Inc. also cannot assume responsibility for performance of these products in service because we do not control or supervise subsequent use of our products.