Silicon brass a copper/zinc alloy with some tin and / or lead tossed in to improve hardness, color and machining qualities. This alloy is especially desirable for fluid moving applications.

Forms:
  • 1/2" Polished Cubes
  • 1/2" x 14 Mesh Polished Shot
  • 2" Cut Polished Pcs.
  • 2-20 Ingot
  • 2-5 Ingot
  • Slabs
Belmont Product Code 4811
Nominal Composition:
  • 82.5% Cu
  • 4% Si
  • 13.5% Zn
Technical Info:
  • CDA #: 87500

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    Silicon Bronze Everdur UNS C87300
    Silicon Bronze Everdur UNS C87300

    Excellent general use Bronze for most any Jewelry Applications. This alloy offers very high detail, easy castability, and accepts patinas very well. This alloy has a very warm bronze color.

    Forms:
    • 2-20 Ingot
    • 2-5 Ingot
    • 1/2" & Down Polished Shot
    • 1/2" & Down Cubes
    • 2" Polished Cut Bar
    • Slabs
    • Unpolished Shot 1/2" x 14 Mesh
    Belmont Product Code 4951
    Nominal Composition:
    • 95% Cu
    • 4% Si
    • 1% Mn
    Technical Info:
    • CDA #: 87300
    • Melting Range: 1550 F - 1780 F, 840 C - 971 C
    • Pouring Range: 1900 F - 2250 F, 1010 C - 1235 C
    • Density: 0.302 lbs/cu. in, 8.36 g/cu. cm
    • Tensile Strength: 55000 lbs/sq. in.
    • Yield Strength: 25000 lbs/sq in.
    • Brinell Hardness: 85
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    Herculoy Silicon Bronze UNS C87610
    Herculoy Silicon Bronze UNS C87610

    Belmont Herculoy Silicon Bronze Alloy has gained increased popularity in recent years with art and jewelry casters, primarily because of its excellent fluidity, low-drossing tendency, sharp detail reproduction, minimal finishing requirements, high ductility and suitable as a cost-effective alternative to tin bronzes.

     

     

    Forms:
    • 1/2" x 14 Mesh Polished Shot
    • 1/2" X 14 Mesh Unpolished Shot
    • 1/2" Polished Cubes
    • 2" Cut Bars
    • 2-20 Ingot
    • 2-5 Ingot
    Belmont Product Code 4939
    Nominal Composition:
    • 92% Cu
    • 4% Si
    • 4% Zn
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    White Bronze
    White Bronze

    This alloy offers a white color that is similar to White Gold Alloys and Stainless Steel Alloys. Often used for larger pieces such as belt buckles and larger jewelry pieces.

    Forms:
    • 1/2" Polished Cubes
    • 1/2" x 14 Mesh Unpolished Shot
    • 2" Cut Bars
    • 2-20 Ingot
    • 2-5 Ingot
    • Slabs
    Belmont Product Code 4587
    Nominal Composition:
    • Proprietary

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