Silicon bronze welding alloy is used to weld similar composition base metals, brass and to weld these copper alloys to steel. Silicon bronze is also frequently used in GMAW "braze welding" of coated sheet steels
Harris® 00SIBF8 Copper Silicon Alloy Welding Wire, Diameter: 0.035 Inch, Current Type: DC+ (Reverse), Amperage: 145 - 185 amp, Package: 30 lb Spool, Tensile Strength: 50000 psi, Welding Process: MIG (GMAW And SAW), Weld Metal Composition: 1.5% Manganese (Mn), 0.02% Lead (Pb), Remainder Copper (Cu), 2.8-4% Silicon (Si), 0.5% Others, 1% Tin (Sn), 1% Zinc (Zn), 0.5% Iron (Fe), 0.01% Aluminum (Al), Melting Range: 1880 deg F
