Phosphor Bronze Springs

Coiling Technologies manufactures phosphor bronze springs, including phosphor bronze compression springs for many applications. Phosphor Bronzes contains copper, tin and phosphorous. The addition of tin increases the corrosion resistance and strength of the alloy. The phosphorous increases the wear resistance and stiffness of the alloy. Leaded phosphor bronzes combine good strength and fatigue resistance with good machinability.

Technical Specification Phosphor Bronze
Nominal Composition

Sn: 4.5 - 5.5

P: 0.02 - 0.40

Cu: Balance

Density

0.320 lb./in3

Modulus of Elasticity (E)

15x 106 psi

Modulus of Rigidity (G)

6.3 x 106 psi

Coefficient of Expansion

9 µin/in.-°F (200°F)

Electrical Resistivity

5.2 µΩ.in

Thermal Conductivity

68 Btu/(hr/ft2/in/°F)

Min Size

.003 in (0.080 mm)

Max Size

2.5 in

Max Temp

95oC (200oF)

Uses of Phosphor Bronze Springs

They are widely used in spring washers as it has high wear resistance and corrosion resistance