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    Brazing Alloys

    Use these brazing alloys with a variety of metals.
    Flux Required, With Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    BAg-1—BAg-1 alloys are for most general purpose applications. They contain silver, which produces a smoother flow when melted to create a stronger joint than RBCuZn-C.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-1
    45%15%16%24%1,125 to 1,1453/32"2 1/27761A240000000
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    BAg-5—BAg-5 alloys are for most general purpose applications. They contain silver, which produces a smoother flow when melted to create a stronger joint than RBCuZn-C.
    Material
    Composition
    1.1 oz.
    5.5 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-5
    45%30%25%0%1,225 to 1,3703/32"2 1/27761A19000000137761A210000000
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys.
    Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    RBCuZn-C—RBCuZn-C alloys create less fumes than other alloys. Use them in most general purpose applications.
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    5 lb.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Approx.
    Rods per lb.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    RBCuZn-C
    58%41%1%0%1,595 to 1,6303/32"3107972A2050000007972A206000000
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Carbide, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys, For Joining Carbide.
    Alloys without cadmium are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    BAg-4—BAg-4 alloys are widely used for brazing carbide tips as well as stainless steel food containers and food handling equipment.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Nickel
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-4
    40%30%28%2%0%1,220 to 1,4353/32"2 1/27761A33000000

    Flux-Included High-Strength Brazing Alloys

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included High-Strength Brazing Alloys.
    No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. They create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys. Since these alloys don’t contain cadmium, they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help you meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    BAg-7
    56%22%17%5%0%1,140 to 1,200Flux Coated, Without Cadmium3/32"18"447315N110000000
     

    Flux-Included Brazing Alloys

    No need to add flux—these alloys have it built in. Use them in general purpose applications with most metals. These alloys do not include cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Flux Coated, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included Brazing Alloys.
    RBCuZn-C—RBCuZn-C alloys create less fumes than other alloys.
    Material
    Composition
    1 lb.
    5 lb.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Approx.
    Rods per lb.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    RBCuZn-C
    58%41%1%0%1,595 to 1,6303/32"36"107972A2250000007972A226000000
    Flux Coated, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Flux-Included Brazing Alloys.
    Material
    Composition
    Brazing Alloys
    1 lb.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Specs. Met
    Approx.
    Rods per lb.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    BAg-5
    45%30%25%0%1,175 to 1,2353/32"18"AWS A5.8, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-65415876935A13000000076935A150000000

    High-Strength Brazing Alloys

    Create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys.
    Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. High-Strength Brazing Alloys.
    Brazing alloys without cadmium are safer than brazing alloys that contain cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    BAg-7
    56%22%17%5%0%1,145 to 1,2053/32"2 1/27156N130000000

    High-Strength Brazing Alloys for Copper

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. High-Strength Brazing Alloys for Copper.
    These BCuP-5 alloys create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys for copper. They do not contain cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    Pkg. of 7
    Pkg. of 29
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Phosphorus
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    BCuP-5
    15%80%5%0%1,190 to 1,480Flux Required, Without Cadmium3/32"18"7810A350000007810A380000000
     

    Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys for Copper

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys for Copper.
    Melting into a thick liquid, these BCuP-3 alloys fill in larger gaps than standard brazing alloys for copper. They do not contain cadmium, so they are safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.
    Material Composition
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Phosphorus
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, and Copper
    BCuP-3
    5%89%6%0%1,190 to 1,500Flux Required, Without Cadmium3/32"20"107795A28000000
     

    Brazing Alloys for Tight Gaps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brazing Alloys. Brazing Alloys for Tight Gaps.
    When melted, these alloys form a thin liquid that easily flows into smaller gaps than standard brazing alloys. They don’t contain cadmium, so they’re safer than other brazing alloys with cadmium and help you meet industry regulations.
    BAg-36—BAg-36 alloys are often used in the piping and automotive industry.
    Material Composition
    1.1 oz.
    AWS Material
    Code
    Silver
    Copper
    Zinc
    Tin
    Cadmium
    Melting Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Braze Type
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, and Steel
    BAg-36
    45%27%25%3%0%1,195 to 1,260Flux Required, Without Cadmium3/32"2 1/276975A670000000
     
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