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Silicon-bronze TIG (GTAW) welding alloy is used to weld similar composition base metals of steel and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze. Frequently used to "braze-weld" coated sheet steels. It can also be used to weld on galvanized steels. Conforms to AWS A5.7.

Features

  • Used to weld galvanized steels
  • Frequently used for TIG (GTAW) "braze-weld" of coated sheet steels
  • Silicon bronze base metals generally do not require pre-heat
  • All position welding
  • Silicon bronze alloy for welding base metals of steels and cast iron to copper, brass and bronze
  • Marked with model number on each end for easy identification after use
  • Brass or copper base metals may require some pre-heat depending on copper content and thickness
  • Use 100% Argon for shielding gas
  • Weight: 1.02 lbs
  • Material: Silicon Bronze
  • Compliance: AWS A5.7, ASME SFA-5.7 ERCuSi-A
  • Tensile Strength: 50,000 psi min
  • Brinell Hardness: 80-100 HB (500 kg load)
  • Solidus Temperature: 1780 F (971 C)
  • Liquidus Temperature: 1880 F (1027 C)
  • Silicon Content: 2.8-4.0 %
  • Manganese Content: 1.5 % max
  • Tin Content: 1.0 % max
  • Lead Content: 0.02 % max
  • Zinc Content: 1.0 % max
  • Iron Content: 0.50 % max
  • Copper Content: Remainder
  • Aluminum Content: 0.01 % max
  • Others Content: 0.50 % max

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