Bronze Application

Copper tin alloys are important on application because of their strength, wear resistance, and corrosion-resistance in a saltwater environment. Copper as main content of this alloy make this alloy metal is resistance to corrode, but have better strength compare with pure copper. Copper tin bronzes may be categorized readily according to their composition, which affects their machine-ability. Alloys with up to 8% tin are used mainly for cold worked applications, such as sheets and coins, those with 8% to 12% tin are used mainly for gears and bearings.

See Also: Composition of Bronze