Alloy Name:
JC 850
General Alloy Description:
An aluminum-tin alloy used primarily for its high compressive and fatigue strengths combined with good lubricity.
Covered by Specifications:
ASTM B108, UNS A08500
Similar to:
ASTM B26
Nominal Chemistry:
Element
Cu
Ni
Sn
Percent
1.0
1.0
6.3
Available Tempers:
-F, -T5
Mechanical Properties
(typical):
Tensile (ksi):
Yield (ksi)
%Elongation
BHN (500kg):
16.0-18.0
5.0-8.0
30-60
Typical Applications:
Labyrinth seals, bearings, bearing housings, compressors, connecting rod bearings in diesel engines.
Application Profile:
Nickel Silver, C973 & C976, ASTM B271 & B584.
Application:
Labyrinth seals and bearings for industrial and power turbine
Why centrifugals?
Tight dimensional tolerance laby seals require the uniformity, low residual stress, and defect-free structure of a centrifugal.
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