Brass is an alloy comprised of copper and zinc, and its properties can be modified to create different types of brass. Lead is commonly added to the composition of brass, which improves its machinability. Brass can be formed into different shapes with facilitation, and is used for products such as piping and tubing, radiators, musical instruments, firearm cartridge castings, and architectural features. It is also salt water corrosion resistant.
Copper is a metallic element that has been used for many years and is known for its high conductivity for heat and electricity. Copper shares many properties with silver and gold, and is used in many similar applications. Common applications of copper and copper alloys include the making of coins, gun metals, wires, industrial machines, and electrical motors. Copper is continually in demand due to its many uses and valuable properties.
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Bronze is a copper alloy with many variations in its composition for different uses. It has corrosion resistant properties and is commonly used in applications where it is preferred as an alternative to copper due to its harder material. Bronze is often used in the product of architectural pieces, furniture hardware, trims and railing, and door and window frames. If protected with a mild coating, bronze can also be resistant to weak acids.
Avion Alloys is a copper alloy supplier carries a wide range of copper alloys in sheet, plate, rod, bar, coils, etc.
Wrought products are available as are continuous cast, centrifugal cast and sand cast alloys.
Avion alloys supplies copper grades to the United States Military, the United States Government and many commercial and aerospace manufacturers all over the world.
All of our copper products are produced domestically and certified to aerospace and federal specifications.
Grade |
Description |
Specification |
C11000 |
ETP COPPER |
AMS 4500, ASTM-B-152 |
C17200 |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
AMS 4530, AMS 4533, AMS 4534, AMS 4650, AMS 4651 |
AMS 4535, QQC-530, ASTM-B-196 |
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C2200 |
BRASS |
ASTM-B-36 |
C2300 |
BRASS |
ASTM-B-36 |
C26000 |
BRASS |
AMS 4505, AMS 4507, WWT-791 |
C36000 |
BRASS |
AMS 4610 |
C46400 |
NAVAL BRASS |
AMS 4611, AMS 4612, ASTM-B-21 |
C51000 |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
AMS 4510, ASTM-B-139, QQB-510 |
C63000 |
ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4640, AMS 4590, QQC-465, ASTM-B-150 |
C63020 |
NICKEL ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4590 |
C64200 |
ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4631, AMS 4633, AMS 4634,ASTM-B-124, ASTM-B-150, QQC-465 |
C65620 |
SILICON BRONZE |
AMS 4616 |
C70600 |
COPPER NICKEL |
ASTM-B-151, ASTM-B-171 |
C71500 |
COPPER NICKEL |
MIL-C-15726M ASTM-B-171 |
C86300 |
MAGANESE BRONZE |
AMS 4862, ASTM-B-505, ASTM-B-271 |
C93200 |
BEARING BRONZE |
ASTM-B-505, ASTM-B-271 |
C93700 |
HIGH LEADED TIN BRONZE |
AMS 4842, ASTM-B-505, ASTM-B-271 |
C95400 |
ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4871, AMS 4873, ASTM-B-505, ASTM-B-271 |
C95510 |
NICKEL ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4880 |
C95520 |
NICKEL ALUMINUM BRONZE |
AMS 4881 |
SAE 841 |
SINTERED BRONZE |
ASTM-B-438 |
Aluminum distributed by Avion Alloys has been used by major manufacturers all over the world.
A partial list of our customers include: