Phosphor Bronze Wire (Grade A)

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General Information

Material

Material Properties

Maximum Working Temp.

Ultimate Tensile Range (ksi min)

Modulus of Elasticity

Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional)

Common Sizes (inches)

Phosphor Bronze Wire (Grade A)
ASTM B159 H08
UNS C51000

Cold drawn. Good electrical conductivity. Good corrosion resistance.

200°F

145/105

(E)15
(G)6.25

40%

.010" to .468"

Wire Sizes (Diameter in Inches)

.010

.012

.015

.018

.020

.025

.028

.032

.036

.040

.045

.051

.057

.062

.064

.072

.080

.091

.095

.101

.109

.114

.120

.125

.128

.144

.156

.162

.182

.187

.204

.244

.250

.312

.406

.468

Tensile Strength

Diameter
inches (mm)

Minimum Tensile Strength
psi (MPa)

Minimum Elongation in 2 inches (50 mm)

Up to 0.025 (0.06)

145,000 (1000)

-

Over 0.025 (0.06) to 0.062 (1.60)

135,000 (930)

-

Over 0.062 (1.60) to 0.125 (3.00)

130,000 (890)

-

Over 0.125 (3.00) to 0.250 (6.00)

125,000 (850)

-

Over 0.250 (6.00) to 0.375 (10.0)

120,000 (830)

5%

Over 0.375 (10.0) to 0.500 (16.0)

105,000 (720)

9%



This data is provided as a reference guide only and is not intended for design purposes. Strength values and sizes are subject to change. Please check with a Suhm Spring representative for confirmation.