C38500 Architectural Bronze
C38500 architectural bronze is one of the wrought alloys Diversified Bronze has available. This alloy has excellent machinability and is often used in architectural applications. With a golden luster, it enhances buildings' interiors and exteriors.
Many manufacturers choose C38500 for architectural applications, builders' hardware, and consumer applications. Some common applications include:
- Bronze Architectural Extrusions
- Bronze Butts
- Bronze Hinges
- Bronze Lock Bodies
- Bronze Storefronts
- Bronze Thresholds
- Bronze Trim
Diversified Bronze has solid and cored bronze bars and other shapes available. Talk with a representative to discuss your specific needs.
Technical details
C38500 is made up of 57% copper, 40% aluminum, and 3% tin. The best welding techniques include:
- Brazing
- Soldering
C38500 Architectural Alloy Properties
| Physical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.306 lb/in³ | 8.47 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
| Rockwell B Hardness | 65 | 65 |
| Tensile strength | 62000 psi | 415 MPa |
| Yield strength | 20300 psi | 140 MPa |
| Fracture strain | 30% | 30% |
| Machinability | 95 | 95 |
| Elastic modulus | 16969 ksi | 117 GPa |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 |
| Thermal | ||
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
| Thermal expansion coefficient (@20-300°C/68-572°F) | 11.6 µin/in°F | 20.9 µm/m°C |
| Thermal conductivity (@20.0°C/68°F) | 854 BTU in/hr ft² °F | 123 W/mK |