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High-Strength Brazing Alloys

Create stronger bonds than standard brazing alloys.

Flux Required, With 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.

	Material Composition								1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	1/2"	0.005"	6 1/2	7617A14	000000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	5/8"	0.005"	5	7617A15	00000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	3/4"	0.005"	4	7617A16	00000	—	———	0
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	—	1"	0.005"	3	7673A6	00000	16 1/2	7673A3	0000000
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	7673A5	00000	48	7673A2	000000
BAg-1a	50%	15.5%	16.5%	18%	1,160 to 1,175	1/16"	—	—	5	7673A4	00000	27	7673A1	000000

Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel

Brazing alloys without cadmium are safer than brazing alloys that contain cadmium and help meet industry regulations.

	Material Composition									1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Tin	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	—	1/2"	0.005"	7	7156N14	0000000	—	———	0
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	—	1"	0.005"	3	76955A73	00000	16	76955A63	0000000
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	1/64"	—	—	97	7156N11	000000	—	———	0
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	1/32"	—	—	23	7156N12	000000	115	7156N15	000000
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	76955A71	00000	48	76955A61	000000
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	1/16"	—	—	5	76955A72	00000	27	76955A62	000000
BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,145 to 1,205	3/32"	—	—	2 1/2	7156N13	000000	—	———	0

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.			5.5 oz.
AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	—	1/2"	0.005"	7	7761A25	0000000	—	———	0
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	—	1"	0.005"	3	7676A8	00000	16	7676A3	0000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	—	1"	0.010"	1 1/2	7676A9	00000	8	7676A5	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/64"	—	—	98	7761A22	000000	490	7761A26	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/32"	—	—	23	7761A23	000000	115	7761A27	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	7676A7	00000	48	7676A2	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	1/16"	—	—	5	7676A6	00000	27	7676A1	000000
BAg-1	45%	15%	16%	24%	1,125 to 1,145	3/32"	—	—	2 1/2	7761A24	000000	—	———	0

Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel

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.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	—	1/2"	0.005"	7	7761A28	000000	35	7761A29	0000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	1/64"	—	—	100	7761A15	000000	500	7761A16	000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	1/32"	—	—	23 1/2	7761A17	00000	117	7761A18	000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	7761A14	00000	48	7761A12	000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	1/16"	—	—	5	7761A13	00000	27	7761A11	000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,225 to 1,370	3/32"	—	—	2 1/2	7761A19	00000	13	7761A21	000000

Flux Required, Without Cadmium—For Joining Carbide, Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, and Steel

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 1,435	3/64"	10	7761A31	000000
BAg-4	40%	30%	28%	2%	0%	1,220 to 1,435	1/16"	6	7761A32	00000
BAg-4	40%	30%	28%	2%	0%	1,220 to 1,435	3/32"	2 1/2	7761A33	00000

Brazing Alloys for Carbide Tool Inserts

Also known as trimetal brazing strips, these alloys have silver with nickel alloy sides and a copper core.

BAg-24—BAg-24 alloys work well with 300 series stainless steel. These alloys don’t contain any cadmium, so they’re safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.

		Material Composition								1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Nickel	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Wd.	Ht.	Lg.		Each	Lg.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Copper, and Steel







				Flux Required, With Cadmium

				BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	1"	0.015"	13"	7759A11	0000000	68"	7759A14	0000000


				For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Steel







								Flux Required, Without Cadmium

								BAg-24	50%	20%	28%	0%	2%	1,220 to 1,305	1"	0.015"	13"	7759A12	00000	68"	7759A68	000000

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.			5.5 oz.
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Tin	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, and Steel



		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,195 to 1,260	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	1/64"	100	76975A65	0000000	—	———	0


		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,195 to 1,260	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	1/32"	23 1/2	76975A66	000000	—	———	0
		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,195 to 1,260	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	3/64"	9 1/2	76975A63	00000	48	76975A61	0000000
		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,195 to 1,260	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	1/16"	5	76975A64	00000	27	76975A62	000000
		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,195 to 1,260	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	3/32"	2 1/2	76975A67	000000	—	———	0

Corrosion-Resistant Brazing Alloys

Use these alloys on metal subject to corrosion.

Flux Required, With Cadmium—For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel

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BAg-3—BAg-3 alloys are recommended for use on stainless steel that is subject to chloride corrosion, such as marine hardware.

	Material Composition									1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Nickel	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Dia.	Wd.	Ht.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	—	1"	0.005"	3	7674A6	000000	16 1/2	7674A3	0000000
BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	3/64"	—	—	9 1/2	7674A5	00000	48	7674A2	000000
BAg-3	50%	15.5%	15.5%	16%	3%	1,170 to 1,270	1/16"	—	—	5	7674A4	00000	27	7674A1	000000

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, 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 1,235	1/16"	18"	AWS A5.8, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-654	30	8	76935A11	0000000	76935A14	0000000
BAg-5	45%	30%	25%	0%	1,175 to 1,235	3/32"	18"	AWS A5.8, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-654	15	8	76935A13	000000	76935A15	000000

Flux-Included Brazing Alloys for Tight Gaps

Fill in tight gaps without needing to add flux before you braze—these alloys have flux built in. When melted, these alloys form a thin liquid that easily flows into smaller gaps than standard brazing alloys. They’re often used in the piping and automotive industry. Since they don’t contain cadmium, they’re safer to use than brazing alloys with cadmium and help meet industry regulations.

		Material Composition
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Tin	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg., ft.	Wt., oz.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, and Steel



		BAg-36	45%	27%	25%	3%	0%	1,185 to 1,260	Flux Coated, Without Cadmium	1/16"	1 1/2	2.3	8	7268N11	0000000

Brazing Alloys for Furnace Brazing

Join metal in inert atmospheres or vacuum conditions, such as furnace brazing. These alloys don’t contain cadmium, so they’re safer than other brazing alloys with cadmium. They may also help you meet industry regulations.

		Material Composition
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Cadmium	Melting Temp., ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg., ft.	Wt., oz.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel



		BAg-8	72%	28%	0%	1,435	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	1/32"	19 1/2	1.1	7795A21	0000000


		BAg-8	72%	28%	0%	1,435	Flux Required, Without Cadmium	3/64"	9	1.1	7795A22	000000

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 1,200	Flux Coated, Without Cadmium	1/16"	18"	4	8	76935A12	0000000


		BAg-7	56%	22%	17%	5%	0%	1,140 to 1,200	Flux Coated, Without Cadmium	3/32"	18"	4	4	7315N11	000000

Gap-Filling Brazing Alloys

To fill in large gaps, these BAg-2 alloys melt into a thicker liquid than standard brazing alloys.

		Material Composition							1.1 oz.			5.5 oz.
	AWS Material Code	Silver	Copper	Zinc	Cadmium	Melting Temp. Range, ° F	Braze Type	Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Carbide, Cast Iron, Copper, Nickel, Stainless Steel, and Steel



		BAg-2	35%	26%	21%	18%	1,125 to 1,295	Flux Required, With Cadmium	3/64"	9 1/2	7675A4	000000	48	7675A2	0000000


		BAg-2	35%	26%	21%	18%	1,125 to 1,295	Flux Required, With Cadmium	1/16"	5	7675A3	00000	27	7675A1	000000