Description:

Silicon bronze is a copper alloy with some added amount of silicon.Silicon bronze is the best for wet and high heat environments where rust and corrosion are dominant.The added Silicon is what resists corrosion.

Silicon bronze has high tensile strength as compared to stainless steel.

Silicon bronze has a higher degree of thermal conductivity compared to stainless steel. This means that they conduct heat and electricity better than stainless steel and other metal alloys.

Silicon bronze is used in the marine industry in boat construction. They are also commonly applied in general construction, refineries, and the power and energy industry. This is especially due to its hardness and durability. Bronze is more suited to saline environments or areas with extreme weather conditions compared to stainless steel. It is also uniquely suited to projects exposed to sewage and gases.

Silicon bronze flat washers are used to increase the surface area of fasteners, in order to evenly distribute the force applied when tightening them to a surface. They are also used to prevent loosening due to vibration, to halt he bolt or screw from pulling through, and act as spacers.

Hardness:HRB75 Min.