Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
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Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2) equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- C83600
- UNS
- C83600
- Europe (EN)
- CuSn5Zn5Pb5 (CC491K)
- UK (BS)
- LG2
- Japan (JIS)
- BC6
- China (GB)
- ZCuSn5Pb5Zn5
Key data
- Family
- Bronze (cast)
- Density
- 8.83 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- TS about 200–250 MPa; pressure tight
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for valves, pump bodies, plumbing fittings and general bearings
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2)
Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2) chemical composition (weight %)
UNS C83600 sand / centrifugal castings (ASTM B584, B271)
| Cu | Sn | Pb | Zn | Ni | Fe | Sb | P | S | Al | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.0–86.0 | 4.0–6.0 | 4.0–6.0 | 4.0–6.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.25 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.005 |
UNS C83600 continuous castings (ASTM B505)
| Cu | Sn | Pb | Zn | Ni | Fe | Sb | P | S | Al | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.0–86.0 | 4.0–6.0 | 4.0–6.0 | 4.0–6.0 | ≤1.0 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.25 | ≤1.5 | ≤0.08 | ≤0.005 | ≤0.005 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2)?
Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2) equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) C83600; UNS C83600; Europe (EN) CuSn5Zn5Pb5 (CC491K); UK (BS) LG2; Japan (JIS) BC6; China (GB) ZCuSn5Pb5Zn5. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2)?
Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2) (UNS C83600 sand / centrifugal castings (ASTM B584, B271)): Cu 84.0–86.0, Sn 4.0–6.0, Pb 4.0–6.0, Zn 4.0–6.0, Ni ≤1.0, Fe ≤0.30, Sb ≤0.25, P ≤0.05, S ≤0.08, Al ≤0.005, Si ≤0.005 (weight %).
What is the density of Gunmetal 85/5/5/5 (LG2)?
About 8.83 g/cm³ (8,830 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
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