DEF STAN 02-838 ~ NES838 Bar data sheet

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DEF STAN 02-838 ~ NES838 Bar

CommercialNES838 DEF STAN 838

A Phosphor Bronze Alloy with high strength and very high corrosion resistance especially in sewater and marine enviroments. Mainly used in Naval Engineering, Nuclear, Aerospace and Defence Applications.

Chemical Composition

DEFSTAN 02-838(PT1)/1(2012) Phosphor Bronze
Chemical Element	% Present
Copper (Cu)	balance
Lead (Pb)	0.02 max
Iron (Fe)	0.1 max
Nickel (Ni)	0.3 max
Silicon (Si)	0.3 max
Zinc (Zn)	0.3 max
Phosphorous (P)	0.02 - 0.4
Tin (Sn)	4 - 5.5

Alloy Designations

DEF STAN 02-838

NES838

NES 838

DEF STAN 838

Temper Types

ANNEALED

Supplied Forms

Annealed Bar - Grade 1

Mechanical Properties

DEFSTAN 02-838(PT1)/1(2012) Bar - 6mm to 18mm
Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	410 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	500 Min MPa
Elongation A	12 Min %

DEFSTAN 02-838(PT1)/1(2012) Bar - 18mm to 40mm
Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	380 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	460 Min MPa
Elongation A	12 Min %

DEFSTAN 02-838(PT1)/1(2012) Bar - 40mm to 60mm
Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	320 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	380 Min MPa
Elongation A	16 Min %

DEFSTAN 02-838(PT1)/1(2012) Bar - Over 60mm
Mechanical Property	Value
Proof Stress	250 Min MPa
Tensile Strength	350 Min MPa
Elongation A	18 Min %

Mechanical Prperties shown are for annealed bar.

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Last updated 13 November 2018

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This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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