Phosphor Bronze Wire (Grade A)
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General Information |
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Material |
Material Properties |
Maximum Working Temp. |
Ultimate Tensile Range (ksi min) |
Modulus of Elasticity |
Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional) |
Common Sizes (inches) |
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Phosphor Bronze Wire (Grade A) |
Cold drawn. Good electrical conductivity. Good corrosion resistance. |
200°F |
145/105 |
(E)15 |
40% |
.010" to .468" |
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Wire Sizes (Diameter in Inches) |
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.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 |
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Tensile Strength |
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Diameter |
Minimum Tensile Strength |
Minimum Elongation in 2 inches (50 mm) |
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Up to 0.025 (0.06) |
145,000 (1000) |
- |
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Over 0.025 (0.06) to 0.062 (1.60) |
135,000 (930) |
- |
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Over 0.062 (1.60) to 0.125 (3.00) |
130,000 (890) |
- |
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Over 0.125 (3.00) to 0.250 (6.00) |
125,000 (850) |
- |
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Over 0.250 (6.00) to 0.375 (10.0) |
120,000 (830) |
5% |
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Over 0.375 (10.0) to 0.500 (16.0) |
105,000 (720) |
9% |
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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.