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lead bronzes
These alloys are usually based on tin bronzes or phosphor bronzes and are used extensively in bearings, bushings and wear-resistant components.
BS1400:1985 LB1
Cu Balance
Sn 8 - 10%
Zn 1% max
Pb 13.5 - 16.5%
P 0.1% max
Ni 2% max
Sb 0.5% max
S 0.1% max
BS1400:1985 LB2
Cu Balance
Sn 9.2 - 11%
Zn 1% max
Pb 9 - 10.5%
P 0.05% max
Ni 2% max
Sb 0.5% max
S 0.1% max
Mn 0.2% max
Al 0.01% max
CuSn10Pb10-B EN 1982-2008 CB480K
Cu + Ni 78 - 82% (Ni < 2%)
Sn 9 - 11%
Pb 8 - 11%
Zn 2% max
Fe 0.25% max
Sb 0.5% max
Mn 0.2% max
NS16540:1977 CuSn10Pb10
Cu + Ni 78 - 82% (Ni < 2%)
Sn 9 - 11%
Pb 8 - 11%
Zn 2% max
Fe 0.25% max
Sb 0.5% max
Mn 0.2% max
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