C2 General Purpose Brazing Rod 1.6mm Dia. - 5kg Tube
C2 General Purpose Brazing Rod 1.6mm Dia. is manufactured to the same standard as Sif bronze number 1 these rods are ideal as a multi-purpose low temperature brazing rod which is suitable for both normal brazing as well as bronze welding. C2 General Purpose Brazing Rod may readily be used on steels, cast iron as well as copper and its alloys. These rods are ideally suited for general mild steel work including galvanised steel and of course dissimilar metal applications.
Working with these rods requires the use of flux, the flux required will depend on the work involved, the materials and the typical heat duration because using the correct flux will make the job work more easily.
Please see the fluxes section.
The part number for the rods depends on the weight of rods you wish to order. 5kg is approximately 300 rods.
Standards
EN 1044 :CU 302
BS 1845 CZ6A 1453 C2
Melting Point 875o C
UTS N/mm2 420
Hardness BHN 120
Composition - Cu 60%
- Si 0.30%
- Sn 0.30%
- Zn 39.4% (Balance zinc)