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Aluminium Bronze AB2
Aluminium bronze AB2 is a nickel aluminium bronze conforming to the requirements of B.S. 1400 – 1985 alloy AB2. Suitable for Marine ‘on deck’ castings, water-cooled manifolds and jackets, car and road transport fittings; thin section and intricate castings such as housing, meter cases and switch boxes; for very large castings, e.g cast doors and panels where ease of casting is essential; for chemical and dye industry castings, e.g pump parts; for paint industry and food and domestic castings. AB2 has high strength, good wearing and erosion resistance. Corrosion resistance can be further enhanced by annealing of the components.
Chemical Composition – CuAl10Fe5Ni5
For detailed chemical composition, typical mechanical properties and comparative specifications please view the AB2 data sheet by filling out the form below.
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All information in our data sheets and website is indicative only and is not intended to be a substitute for the full specification from which it is extracted. It is intended to provide typical values to allow comparison between metal alloy options rather than a definitive statement of mechanical performance or suitability for a particular application as these will vary with temperature, product type and product application. It is presented apart from contractual obligations and does not constitute any guarantee of properties or of processing or application possibilities in individual cases. Our warranties and liabilities are stated exclusively in our terms of trading.
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