#15
A popular phos-copper brazing alloy. Offers superior ductility and is the preferred choice when joint clearance and brazing temperature control are less than ideal.
#15 is used for the brazing of copper and copper alloys, brass and bronze. It can also be used for brazing silver, tungsten and molybdenum. It is very effective for joining pipe and tubing and is widely used for electrical work. #15 should not be used for brazing ferrous metals or copper alloys containing more than 10% nickel because of phosphorous embrittlement due to reactions with iron or nickel. Of the copper phosphorus brazing alloys, Brazeit 15 has more ductility and better electrical conductivity than the lower silver content phos-coppers. It has good flow and wetting properties on copper, brass and bronze. Of the phos-copper filler metals, #15 has the most “sluggish” flow characteristics. This enables it to fill gaps better. The recommended joint clearances are between 0.001″ and 0.005″. Melting of #15 is virtually complete at 1300ºF (704ºC) even though the liquidus is not yet reached. Best results are obtained when brazing slightly above this temperature.
Specifications
| Melting Pt. | 1190 ºF 645 ºC |
| Flow Pt. | 1300 ºF 705 ºC |
| MBT1 | 1500 |
| AWS A5.8 | BCuP-5 |
| ASME | BCuP-5 |
| QQ-B-650 | BCuP-5 |
| MIL-B-15395 | Grade III |
| QQ-B-654 | BCuP-5 |
| Preform Options | Brazing Discs Brazing Rings Brazing Shims Brazing Washers Custom Designs Cut-Offs Edgewounds |
| Resale Options | Brazing Rods Brazing Wire Paste |
| Approx. Wire Length (BCuP/lb.) (BAg/Tr.oz) | 1080 in; 0.062 diameter 4340 in; 0.031 diameter 475 in; 0.093 diameter |
Physical Constants
| Solidus | 1190 ºF 643 ºC |
| Liquidus | 1475 ºF 802 ºC |
| Brazing Range | 1300 to 1500 ºF 704 to 816 ºC |
| Specific Gravity | 8.44 |
| Density | 4.45 T.oz./cu.in. 0.305 lb./cu.in |
| Electrical Conductivity | 9.9 % IACS |
| Electrical Resistivity | 17.4 Micro ohm-cm |
| Color | Light Copper |
Applications
The phosphorus content of #15 acts as fluxing agent and no flux is necessary when brazing copper to copper joints. However, when used with a copper alloy or one of the other brazeable metals, a brazing flux must be used to promote wetting, bonding and flow throughout the joint. The flux used must be active within the required temperature range of #15 and active throughout the heating cycle. The flow point of #15 is 1300 ºF (704 ºC).
Best for large gap application, clearance of .002" to .006". Least fluid of BCuP family. Easy to use.
Available Forms
Standard Forms of #15 are brazing wire, brazing strip, and brazing preforms.
Safety Information
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 #15.
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Compare With
- AWS: BCuP-5
- EN: CP 102
- Lucas: Silver-Fos 15
- PI: SILVERPHOS 15
- UNS: C55284
Specifications
- Brazing Temperature Range High: 1575 F / 857 C
- Brazing Temperature Range Low: 1525 F / 829 C
- Liquidus: 1475 F / 802 C
- Solidus: 1190 F / 643 C
Composition
- Cu: 80%
- Ag: 15%
- P: 5%
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