C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze is an alpha brass with a high level of copper that offers both natural corrosion resistance and machinability. Other positive characteristics of C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze include resistance to stress corrosion cracking and corrosion due to water usage. All of this makes it a great choice if you have outdoor applications. Thanks to these and other benefits, you will find C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze in an array of industries and uses such as:
- Wire and cable connectors
- Electrical plug-type connectors
- Screw and nuts
- Pickling fixtures, racks, and crates
- Screw machine parts
- Doorknobs
C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze has its own unique chemical composition that includes the following elements:
- Zn Balance
- Cu 87.5-90.5%
- Pb 1.30-2.5%
- Ni 0.70%
- Fe 0.10%
When working with C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze it is important to understand that while soldering and brazing are acceptable, experts do not recommend most forms of welding (oxyacetylene, gas shielded, spot, seam, etc.).
As with all of the alloys available from Continental Steel, our selection of C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze meets or exceeds some of the leading industry specifications including those from ASTM (B140), CDA (C31400), and MIL-C.
To learn more about Continental Steel’s selection of C31400 Leaded Commercial Bronze, or any of our other products and services, please feel free to contact one of our experts today.