#A-45
#A-45 is a good general purpose brazing alloy often used when cadmium must be avoided such as in the dairy and food industries. It is also used for brazing in the electrical industry and for brazing brass parts such as ships’ piping, band instruments, lamps, etc.
Specifications
| Melting Pt. | 1225 ºF 660 ºC |
| Flow Pt. | 1370 ºF 740 ºC |
| MBT1 | 1500 |
| AWS A5.8 | BAg-5 |
| ASME | BAg-5 |
| AMS | 4772 |
| QQ-B-654 | BAg-5 |
| MIL-B-15395 | Grade 1 |
| Resale Options | Brazing Paste Brazing Rod Brazing Strip Brazing Wire |
| Preform Options | Brazing Discs Brazing Rings Brazing Washers Custom Designs Cut-Offs Edgewounds |
| Approx. Wire Length (BCuP/lb.) (BAg/Tr.oz) | 270 in @ 0.031 diameter 30 in @ 0.093 diameter 65 in @ 0.062 diameter |
Physical Constants
| Solidus | 1225 ºF 663 ºC |
| Liquidus | 1370 ºF 743 ºC |
| Brazing Range | 1370 to 1550 ºF 743 to 843 ºC |
| Specific Gravity | 9.11 |
| Density | 4.80 T.oz./cu.in. |
| Electrical Conductivity | 19.0 % IACS |
| Electrical Resistivity | 9.08 Micro ohm-cm |
| Color | Yellow White |
Applications
Typical applications are the joining of ferrous, nonferrous and dissimilar metals and alloys with close joint clearances.
Excellent replacement to cadmium containing alloys. Broad application in furnace brazing.
Available Forms
Standard forms of #A-45 are brazing wire, brazing strip, and brazing preforms.
Safety Information
It is essential that adequate ventilation be provided so that personnel will not inhale gases and fumes while brazing. The operation and maintenance of brazing equipment or facility should conform to the provisions of American National Standard (ANSI) Z49.1, "Safety in Welding and Cutting". For more complete information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for #A-45.
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Compare With
- AWS: BAg-5
- Lucas: Silvaloy 450
- PI: Silver Braze 45
- UNS: P07453
Specifications
- Brazing Temperature Range High: 1470 F / 799 C
- Brazing Temperature Range Low: 1420 F / 771 C
- Liquidus: 1370 F / 743 C
- Solidus: 1225 F / 663 C
Composition
- Ag: 45%
- Cu: 30%
- Zn: 25%
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