Featuring Everdur Silicon Bronze in a variety of forms for use in both Industrial and Creative applications With its pleasant color (and ability to accept a range of patinas) combined with good fluidity, low drossing, and a reasonable solidification range, Everdur Silicon Bronze is widely used in both industrial and creative applications. Everdur’s balance of mechanical properties and corrosion resistance has led to its use in valve and pump parts, impellers, bells and a variety of other engineering applications. More recently, Everdur’s excellent casting charecteristics have resulted in it being the preferred Bronze for sculpture casting in its wide acceptance for the jewelry caster as well. Excellent general use Bronze for most any Jewelry Applications. This alloy offers very high detail, easy castability, and accepts patinas very well. This alloy has a very warm bronze color. Nominal Composition: 95% Cu 4% Si 1% Mn Technical Info: CDA #: 87300 Melting Range: 1550 F - 1780 F, 840 C - 971 C Pouring Range: 1900 F - 2250 F, 1010 C - 1235 C Density: 0.302 lbs/cu. in, 8.36 g/cu. cm Tensile Strength: 55000 lbs/sq. in. Yield Strength: 25000 lbs/sq in. Brinell Hardness: 85
