Bronze Round Bar 642 is an aluminum-silicon bronze that offers high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, good fatigue resistance, anti-galling properties, and high machinability. 642 has the highest machinability rating of any non-leaded bronze, additionally the high aluminum and silicon contents make this one of the lightest bronzes. Brazing and most forms of welding are only rated as fair though. This material is typically used to make blots, gears, and valves.

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Max Length
144
Diameter
0.375
Alloy
642
Metal Type
Bronze
Shape
Bar-Round
No
RoHS
Yes
REACH
Yes
Custom Cut Warehouse
1
Weight/Lineal Foot
0.38 pounds
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Mechanical Properties

Density g/cm^3
8
Ultimate Tensile Strength KSI
83
Rockwell Hardness B Scale
87
Yield Tensile Strength KSI
42
Brinell Hardness 3000 kg load
172
Elongation % in 2 in.
12
Melting Point °F
1800 - 1840
Shear Strength KSI
56
Machinability %
60
Electrical Conductivity % IACS
8
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Chemistry Information : 642 Bronze

Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Element
Percentage
Si
1.5 - 2.2
Al
6.3 - 7.6
Cu
88.2 - 92.2
Zn
0 - 0.5
Fe
0 - 0.3
Ni
0 - 0.25
Sn
0 - 0.2
As
0 - 0.15
Mn
0 - 0.1
Pb
0 - 0.05
Residual
0 - 0.5

This round bar is made from alloy 642, an aluminum-silicon bronze known for high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, good fatigue resistance, and anti-galling properties. It has a Rockwell hardness of 87 and a tensile strength of 83 ksi, making it suitable for demanding applications.

Yes, custom cutting is available from the warehouse, with length options ranging up to 144 inches. You can select from various standard cut lengths such as 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, and 144 inches.

This alloy has the highest machinability rating of any non-leaded bronze at 60, making it excellent for machining. However, brazing and most forms of welding are only rated as fair.

It is commonly used to make bolts, gears, and valves due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance.

Yes, this product complies with RoHS and REACH standards, ensuring it meets important environmental and safety regulations.

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