CW453K | CuSn8
| Numeric designation | CW453K | C52100 |
|---|---|
| Chemical designation | CuSn8 |
| Etching | Messingätzmittel und Klemm II |
The microstructure is very fine-grained and single-phase. The hardness is 101 HV0.1.
Solid solution strengthened bronze alloy with 8% Sn content. High strength and good spring properties with sufficient conductivity. The alloy is wear-resistant, has a very good corrosion and is easy to braze. Furthermore, the alloy has good sliding properties. Applications include stamped parts, connectors, springy conductor components, springs, bearings and bushes, metal hoses, the paper and pulp industry, shipbuilding, general mechanical and electrical engineering components.
