C63000 Ams4640

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ASTM B150: C63000 / AMS4640 is one of the most commonly used American grades of

nickel aluminium bronze. Containing around 10% aluminium, 5% nickel and 3% iron the alloy
offers an inherent high strength and hardness combined with a very good toughness and an
excellent resistance to wear, shock and abrasion.

The C63000 / AMS4640 also offers a very good corrosion, erosion and cavitation resistance
in seawater and brackish water together with a good resistance to dilute sulphuric,
hydrochloric and non-oxidising acids. It also has a very good galling resistance and also offers
a high retention of mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.

The C63000 is generally sourced by Holme Dodsworth to the high strength HR50 condition
to meet the requirements of AMS4640 grade.

Related Specifications

ASTM B150: C63000 ASTM B171: C63000


AMS4640 BSEN12163: CW307G

Chemical Composition

Copper Rem
Aluminium 9.0 - 11.0%
Nickel 4.0 - 5.5%
Iron 2.0 - 4.0%
Manganese 1.50% max
Silicon 0.25% max
Tin 0.20% max
Zinc 0.30% max

Minimum Mechanical Properties for ASTM B150: C63000 HR50 (high strength) / AMS4640

Diameter 25mm and under 25-50mm incl. 50-80mm


2 2
UTS 760 N/mm 760 N/mm 725 N/mm2
0.2% Proof Strength 470 N/mm2 415 N/mm2 380 N/mm2
Elongation 10% 10% 10%
Hardness Up to 50.8mm 201-248 HB 50.8mm – 127mm 187-241 HB

Key Features

 Very Good Strength and Toughness


 High resistance to corrosion and erosion
 Retention of properties at cryogenic temperatures
 Excellent resistance to shock, wear and abrasion
 Spark resistance
Typical Physical Properties

Density 7.58 gm/cm3


Melting Point 1035-1054⁰C
Annealing Temperature 600-700⁰C
Thermal Conductivity 38-46 W/m⁰C
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 20-300⁰C 16.2 x 10-6
Electrical Conductivity 20⁰C 7-9% IACS

Fabrication Properties

Stress Relieving temperature 300-400⁰C


Hot working temperature 850 - 975°C
Hot formability Good
Cold Formability Limited
Machinability Rating 20%

Joining Methods

Soldering Not recommended


Brazing Fair
MIG Welding Good
TIG Welding Good
Resistance Welding Good

Typical Applications:

Typical applications for the C63000 material includes marine fasteners, hardware and
fittings, aerospace landing gear components, thrust washers, gears, control bushes, faucet
balls, springs & worm wheels, Non-sparking safety tooling, valve stems and seats, wear
plates, welding clamps, valve spindles and components, fasteners and bearing bushes.

This technical information is given by Holme Dodsworth Metals without charge and the user
shall employ such information at their own discretion and risk. For more detailed technical
advice on temper selection, fabrication, joining, machining, physical and mechanical data
please contact us as space does not permit the listing of every feature of the material.

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