Made of aluminum bronze, these balls offer excellent mechanical properties as well as good hardness. They are ideal for applications requiring corrosion resistance and increased longevity. Marteau- Lemarie, with 40 years of expertise, has a stock available in France for quick delivery.
Chemical composition of bronze aluminium ball
| Element | type | If | Neither | Cu | Al | Zn | Pb | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | CuAl8 | max 0.10 | max. 0.50 | balance | 6,00-8,50 | 0.20 max | 0.02 max | max. 0.50 |
Physical characteristics of bronze aluminium ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.66 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 119 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 13.9 (DT=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 69.1 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 115 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 376 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | 1,05 | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Paramagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical resistance of aluminium bronze ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 27-32 | HRC |
| Tensile failure load | 600-700 | MPa |
| Tensile failure load | 87-101 | psix10^3 |
| Exercise temperatures | -196/400 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | -320,8/752 | °F |
Diameters and grades available for bronze aluminium ball
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 1.5 mm — 1/16′′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 180 mm — 7′′ |
| Grades available | G50-100-200-500-1000-2000 |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290 / AFBMA |
Corrosion resistance of bronze aluminium ball
Good corrosion resistance in hot concentrated caustic solutions and saline solutions. Excellent sea water resistance. Resist if immersed in acetic acid, dry ammonia, sodium carbonate, phosphates, bromides and chlorides (dry atmosphere).
International Standards for Bronze Aluminum Ball
| ITA | USA (AISI) | DIN (GER) | AFNOR (FRA) | UK | GOST (RUS) | GB (CHN) | JIS (JPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CuAl8 | C61000 | 2.0920 | CuAl8 | CA102 | Br7 | QAl7 | CuAl8 |
Applications of aluminum bronze ball
Pumps and special valves. Electronic industry. Ornamental uses.





