Cu with other elements - bronzes
Cu-Sn (tin bronzes) → solubility 15,8% Sn (5…20%)
Cu-Sn-P (phosphor bronzes) → 0,1%P
Cu-Pb (lead bronzes) → 20% Pb
Cu-Al (aluminium bronzes) → 9,8% Al (~10% Al)
Rm → 700 N/mm2
Cu-Si (silicon bronzes) → 5,3% Si (~3% Si)
Cu-Be (beryllium bronzes) – spring bronze
Rm → 1400 N/mm2 (H + AA) Typical structure of bearing material
Application as plane bearing
materials (as cast)