Ampco 15: Technical Data Sheet
Ampco 15: Technical Data Sheet
Ampco 15: Technical Data Sheet
AMPCO® 15
Extruded aluminum bronze rod
Description Mechanical Properties* (contd)
A wrought aluminum-iron-copper alloy
recommended for medium-duty applications Ultimate in Compression (MPa) ........................... 896
involving wear and fatigue, especially where higher Proportional Limit (MPa) ...................................... 124
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ductility is required for cold working. Fatigue Strength (MPa @ 10 cycle) .................... 207
Impact-Charpy V-notch (J) ................................ 30-34
Uses include: cams, bushings, bearing retainer Izod (J) ............................... 43-47
cages, valve stems and guides, sleeve bearings. Modulus of Elasticity (Tension), GPa ................... 117
Modulus of Rigidity (GPa) ...................................... 44
® Poisson's Ratio................................................. .328
AMPCO 15 alloy will maintain mechanical
properties at temperatures up to 315°C. It has a *based on 25.4 mm dia. test bars
machinability rating of 50%. The alloy provides
excellent corrosion resistance to sea water and Physical Properties
non-oxidizing mineral acids. Can be welded with
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gas-shielded and shielded metal-arc processes. Density (lbs./dm ) ............................................. .276
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Brazing, soldering and oxyfuel gas welding are not Specific Gravity (kg/dm ).................................. 7.65
recommended. Specific Heat (J/g . K) .......................................... .38
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
-6
Hot and cold formability is good with a forgeability (1/°C) .................................................. 16.2 x 10
® Electrical Conductivity (% IACS) ............................ 12
rating of 75%. AMPCO 15 alloy can be hot
worked at temperatures from 760°to 900C and Electrical Resistivity
2
annealed between 595 and 650C. (m/ohm.mm @ 20°C) ......................................... 6.94
Thermal Conductivity
® (W/m . K @ 20C) .................................................. 54
The consistent superiority of AMPCO 15 alloy
over commercial bronze is due, in large part, to the Magnetic Permeability ........................................ 1.2
unique distribution of alloy microstructure, often
referred to as the "AMPCO-Phase". Only Specifications
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AMPCO alloys offer this metallurgical advantage.
ASTM ......................... B-150 C61900, B-150 C62300
Chemistry ASME ................. SB-150 C62300 (thru 76.2 mm dia)
SAE ....................... J-463 C62300 (thru 76.2 mm dia)
Copper 88%, Aluminum 9%, Iron 3%. AMS...................................... 4635 (thru 76.2 mm dia)