AWS A5.8-92 Specification For Filler Metals For Brazing

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Keywords Brazing, brazing filler metals, brazing ANSIIAWS A5.8-92

alloys, silver alloys, copper alloys, An American National Standard
aluminum alloys, nickel alloys,
gold alloys
Approved by
American National Standards Institute
September 1,1992
Specification for
Filler Metals for Brazing
and Braze Welding
Superseding ANSI/AWS A5.8-89
Prepared by
AWS Committee on Filler Metal
Under the Direction of

AWS Technical Activities Committee
Approved by
AWS Board of Directors
Abstract
The chemical composition, physical form, and packaging of more than 75 brazing filler metals are specified.
Information is provided concerning the liquidus, the solidus, the brazing temperature range, and general areas of
application recommended for each filler metal. The filler metal groups described include: silver, gold, aluminum,
magnesium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and brazing filler metals for vacuum service.
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Personnel
AWS Committee on Filler Metal
D. J. Kotecki, Chairman The Lincoln Electric Company

R. A. LaFave, 1st Vice Chairman Elliott Company
J. P. Hunt, 2nd Vice Chairman Inco Alloys International
H. F. Reid, Secretary American Welding Society
B. Anderson Alcotec
R. S. Brown Carpenter Technology Corporation
R. L. Bateman* Electromanufacturas, S. A.
J. Caprarola, Jr. Alloy Rods Corporation
L. J. Christensen* Consultant
R. J. Christoffel Consultant
D. D. Crockett The Lincoln Electric Company
R. A. Daemen Hobart Brothers Company
D. A . DelSignore Westinghouse Electric Company
H. W. Ebert Exxon Research and Engineering
S. E. Ferree Alloy Rods Corporation
D. A. Fink The Lincoln Electric Company
G. Hallstrom, Jr. USNRC-RI1
R. L. Harris* R. L. Harris Associates
R. W. Heid Newport News Shipbuilding
D. C. Helton Consultant
W. S. Howes National Electrical Manufacturers Association
R. U! Jud Chrysler Motors
R. B, Kadiyala Techalloy Maryland, Incorporated
G. A. Kurisky Maryland Specialty Wire
N. E. Larson Union Carbide, Industrial Gas Division
A. S. Laurenson Consultant
G. H. MacShane MAC Associates
D. E;: Manning Hobart Brothers Company
L. M. Malik* Arctec Canada Limited
M. T. Merlo Stoody Company
S. J. Merrick Teledyne McKay
G. E. Metzger AFML
J. W. Mortimer Consultant
C. L. Null NAVSEA
Y; Ogata* Kobe Steel Limited
J. Payne Schneider Services International
R. L. Peaslee Wall Colmonoy Corporation
E. W. Pickering Consultant
M. A. Quintana General Dynamics Corporation
S. D. Reynolds, Jr.* Westinghouse Electric PGBU
L. F. Roberts Canadian Welding Bureau
D. Rozet Consultant
P. K. Salvesen American Bureau of Shipping
H. S. Sayre* Consultant
*Advisor
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AWS Committee on Filler Metal (continued)
O. W Seth Chicago Bridge and Iron Company

W A. Shopp* SAE
M. S. Sierdzinski Alloy Rods Corporation
R. W Straiton* Bechtel Group, Incorporated
R. D. Sutton L-Tec Welding and Cutting Systems
R. A. Swain Thyssen Welding Products
J. W Tackett Haynes International Incorporated
R. D. fiomas, Jr. R. D. Thomas and Company
R. Timerman* Conarco, S. A.
R. 7: Webster Teledyne Wah Chang
A. E. Wiehe* Consultant
W A. Wiche** Arcos Alloys
W L. Wilcox Consultant
F. J. Winsor* Consultant
K. G. Wold Aqua Chem, Incorporated
T. J. Wonder VSE Corporation
Subcommittee on Filler Metals and Fluxes for Brazing
R. L. Peaslee, Chairman Wall Colmonoy Corporation

H. F. Reid, Secretary American Welding Society
G. A. Andreano* Consultant
R. E. Ballentine* Unibraze Corporation
Y; Baskin Superior Flux and Manufacturing
S. A. D’Agostino The Wilkinson Company
C. E. Fuerstenau Lucas-Milhaupt, Incorporated
R. Hensan J. W. Harris Company
W. H. King* Consultant
M. J. Lucas, Jr. General Electric Company
W A. Marttila Chrysler Corporation
M. K . Megerle Naval Air Engineering Center
M. T. Merlo Stoody Company
J. A. Miller* Raymond Corporation
C. W. Philp Consultant
W. D. Rupert Englehard Industries
H. S. Sayre* Consultant
J. L. Schuster E G & G Incorporated
*Advisor
**Deceased
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Foreword
(This Forewordis not a part of ANSIÍ AWS A5.8-92,Speczficationf o r Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding,
but is included for information purposes only.)
This document represents the seventh revision of the first filler metals for brazing specification issued by the
American Welding Society. The originalspecification was prepared by a joint committee of the American Welding
joint continued for17 years until1969, when
Society andthe American Society for Testing and Materials. Thisactivity
AWS became the sole Society responsible for the development and publishingof the specification.
The evolution of ANSI/AWS A5.8-92 is shown below:
ASTM B260-52T Tentative
Specification for Brazing Filler Metal
AWS A5.8-52T
ASTM B260-56T Tentative
Specification for Brazing Filler Metal
AWS A5.8-56T
AWS
A5.8-62T
Tentative
Specification
for
Brazing Filler Metal
ASTM B260-62T
AWS A5.8-69 Specification for Brazing Filler Metal
ANSI W3.8-1973
ANSIIAWS A5.8-76 Specification for Brazing Filler Metal
ANSIIAWS A5.8-81 Specification for Brazing Filler Metal
ANSIÍAWS A5.8-89
Specification for Filler Metalsfor Brazing
Comments andsuggestions for the improvementof this standard arewelcome. They shouldbe sent to the Secretary,
Filler Metal Committee, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida
33 135.
Official interpretations of any of the technical requirementsof this standard may be obtained by sending arequest,in
writing, to the Managing Director, Technical Services, American Welding Society. A formal reply will beissued afterit
has been reviewed by the appropriate personnelfollowing established procedures.

Table of Contents
Page No.
...
Personnel .................................................................................. 111
Foreword .................................................................................. v
List of Tables ............................................................................... vii
1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part A . General Requirements
2 . Classification .......................................................................... 1
3 . Acceptance ............................................................................ 1
4 . Certification ........................................................................... 1
5 . Units of Measure and Rounding-Off Procedure .............................................. 1
Part B . Tests. Procedures. and Requirements
6. Summary of Tests ...................................................................... 3
7. Retest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8. Chemical Analysis ...................................................................... 3
9. Sieve Analysis .......................................................................... 3
10. Melt Cleanliness Test .................................................................... 8
I l . Spatter Test ............................................................................ 8
12. Binder Content of Transfer Tape .......................................................... 8
Part C . Manufacture. Identzjìcation. and Packaging
.
13 Method of Manufacture ................................................................. 8
14. Standard Forms. Sizes. and Tolerances ..................................................... 9
15. Special Identification Labels or Marking ................................................... 9
16. Packaging ............................................................................. 9
17. Marking of Packages .................................................................... 11
Appendix . Guide to A WS Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding
A l . Introduction .......................................................................... 15
A2. Method of Classification ................................................................ 15
A3 . Acceptance ........................................................................... 16
A4 . Certification ........................................................................... 16
A5 . Ventilation During Brazing .............................................................. 16
A6. Brazing Considerations ................................................................. 16
A7 . Brazing Characteristics and Applications ................................................... 17
A8 . Discontinued Classifications ............................................................. 24
A WS Filler Metal Specifications and Related Documents ............................ (Inside Back Cover)

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List of Tables
I Table Page No .
Chemical Composition Requirements for Silver Filler Metals ................................. 2
Chemical Composition Requirements for Gold Filler Metals ................................. 3
Chemical Composition Requirements for Aluminum and Magnesium Filler Metals .............. 4
Chemical Composition Requirements for Copper. Copper.Zinc. and Copper-Phosphorus
FillerMetals ......................................................................... 5
5 Chemical Composition Requirements for Nickel and Cobalt Filler Metals ...................... 6
6 Chemical Composition Requirements for Filler Metals for Vacuum Service ..................... 7
7 Powder Mesh Designations and Particle Size Distribution ................................... 8
8 Standard Forms and Sizes .............................................................. 9
9 Tolerances for Wrought Wire and Rod ................................................... 13
10 Tolerances for Foil Strip and Sheet ...................................................... 13
Al Solidus. Liquidus. and Brazing Temperature Ranges ........................................ 18
A2 Discontinued Brazing Filler Metal Classifications .......................................... 25
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Specification for
Filler Metals for Brazing
and Braze Welding
1. Scope 3. Acceptance
Thisspecificationprescribesrequirements forthe Acceptance of the brazing fillermetalshall be in
classification of filler metalsfor brazing and brazeweld- accordance withtheprovisions of the latestedition
ing. It includes filler metals
for brazing with or without a of ANSI1 AWS A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement
flux,andinallprotectiveatmospheres,forvarious G~ide1ine.s.~
applications, including those for vacuum service.’ Filler
metals identified by the prefix “RB” indicate that the
filler metal is suitable for use both as brazing rod for 4. Certification
braze welding and as a brazing filler metal.
By affixing the AWS specification and classification
designations to the package, or the classification to the
product, the manufacturer certifies that the product
meets the requirements of this ~pecification.~
Part A
General Requirements
5. Units of Measure andRounding-Off
2. Classification Procedure
2.1 The brazing filler metals covered by this specifica- 5.1 U. S. Customary Unitsarethe standard units of
tion areclassified accordingto their chemical composi- measure in this specification. TheSI Units are given as
tion, as specified in Tables 1 through 6.2 equivalentvalues to the U.S. Customary Units. The
standard sizes and dimensions in the two systems are
not
2.2 Filler metal classified underone classification shall
not be classified under any other classification of this
specification.
3. See A3, Acceptance (inthe Appendix) for further informa-
tion concerning acceptance, testing of the material shipped,
and ANSI1 AWS A5.01,Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines.
1. Filler metalsfor vacuum service are
for devices operating in AWS documents may be obtained from the American Weld-
a vacuum, regardless of the atmosphere used in making the ingSociety, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. Box 351040,
joint. Miami, Florida 33135.
2. An explanation of the method of classification of the filler 4. See A4, Certification (in the Appendix) for further infor-
metals is included in A2. mation concerning certification and the testing called for to
meet this requirement.

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Chemical Composition Requirementsfor Gold Filler Metals
Composition, Weight Percent
Other
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Numbera Classification Pd AU Cu Ni Totalb
BAU-1 Remainder
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B AU-5 P00300 29.5-30.5 - 33.5-34.5
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BAU-6 P00700 69.5-70.5 - 7.5-8.5 21.5-22.5 o. 15
Notes:
a. SAEiASTM Unified Numbering System for Metals and Alloys.
b. The brazing filler metal shallbe analyzed for those specific elements for which values are shown in this table. If the presence of other elementsis
indicated inthe courseof this work, the amountof those elements shall be determined to ensure that their total doesexceed not the limit specified.
identical, andfor this reason conversionfrom a standard 7. Retest

size or dimension in one systemwill not always coincide If the results of any test fail to meet the requirement,
with a standard size or dimension in the other. Suitable that test shallbe repeated twice.The results of both tests
conversions encompassing standard sizes of both canbe shall meet the requirement. Samples for retest may be
made, however, if appropriate tolerances are applied in taken from the original sample or from oneor two new
each case. samples. For chemical analysis, retest need be only for
5.2 For the purpose of determining conformance with the specific elements that failed to meet the requirement.
this specification, an observed or calculated value shall
be rounded to the “nearest unit” in the last right-hand
place of figures used in expressing the limiting value in
8. Chemical Analysis
accordancewiththerounding-offmethodgivenin 8.1 Brazing filler metals and the filler metal portion of
ASTM E29, Practicefor Using Significant Digits in Test the clad product shall conform to the chemical composi-
Data to Determine Conformance with Spec~f~cations.~ tion requirements of Tables 1 through 6 for thespecific
filler metal being tested.
8.2 The sampleshall be analyzed by accepted analytical
Part B methods.
Tests? Procedures,And Requirements 8.3 In case of dispute, the referee method for all ele-
ments exceptphosphorous shall be the appropriate ana-
6. Summary of Tests lytical method in the latest editionof the Annual Book
of A S T M Standards, Chemical Analysis of Metals;
6.1 Chemical analysis is requiredfor all classifications. Sampling and Analysis of Metal Bearing Ores. For
6.2 Fillermetals forvacuum servicerequireamelt phosphorus, the referee method shall be that of the latest
cleanliness testand a spatter
test, inaddition tochemical edition of ASTM El, Standard PhotometricMethod for
analysis. Determination of PhosphorusinHigh-Phosphorus
Brazing Filler Metals.
5.3 Sieve analysis is required for all powdered brazing
filler metal.
6.4 A binder content test for transfer tapeused in con-
9. Sieve Analysis
junction with powdered brazing filler metals
is required. 9.1 Sieve analysis for powdered brazing filler metals
shall be made in accordance with ASTM B214, Stan-
dard Method for Sieve Analysis of Granular Metal
Powders.
5.ASTM standardscan beobtainedfromtheAmerican
Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadel- 9.2 The results of sieve analysis shall conform to the
phia, Pennsylvania 19103. particle size distribution of the requirements of Table 7.

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11. SpatterTest
Table 7
Powder Mesh Designations and 11.1 The spatter test shall be performed at the same
Particle Size Distribution* time as the melt cleanliness testby bridging the crucible
or boat with a nickel channel, the legs of which are
Particle Size Distribution designed to allow a small clearance, 0.06 in. (1.5 mm)
Distribution maximum, above the crucible. The bridge shall be no
Designations Sieve Size Percent more than 0.38 in. (9.6 mm) above the filler metal.
100 mesh Through No. 60 (2501) 1O0 11.2 Upon completion of the test, the bottom side of
Through No. 100 (1491.1) 95 min the nickel channel shallbe examined at a5X magnifica-
140 C mesh
On No. 100 (1491) 0.5 max tion forevidence of any spatter.If there is no evidenceof
On No. 140 (1051) 10 max spatter, the sample meets the requirements.
Through No. 325 (451.1) 20 max
140 F mesh
On No. 100 (1491) 0.5 max
On No. 140 (1051) 10max 12. Binder Content of Transfer Tape
Through No. 325 (451) 55 max
12.1 Thebindercontent of transfertape,shall be
325 mesh On No. 200 (741) 0.5 max determined by the following method:
On No. 325 ( 4 5 ~ ) I O max
Through No. 325 (451) min90 12.1.1 A strip of Type 304 stainless steel approxi-
mately 0.031 X 0.5 X 2 in. (0.8 X 13 X 5 1 mm), shall be
*ThesearestandardASTM sievesizesselected from Table 1 of
ASTM E 1 1 , Standard Specificationfor Wire Cloth Sieves for Test- weighed and the weight shall be recorded as Weight A.
ing Purposes.
12.1.2 The transfer tape shall be shaped to thedimen-
sions of the stainless steel strip, appliedto the strip, the
plasticcarrierremoved,and the composite weighed.
This weight shall be recorded as Weight B.
10. Melt Cleanliness Test
12.1.3 Heat the composite in a vacuumor other pro-
10.1 The melt cleanliness test shall be performed on a tectiveatmospherefurnace to a temperatureabove
sample of approximately one gram of filler metal. Clean, 1000" F (538" C), cool under the protective atmosphere,
dry tools shall be used to extract the sample from the to less than 300" F (150" C )remove from the furnace and
stock, and the sampleshall be placed in a clean, dense reweigh. This weight shall be recorded as Weight C.
polycrystalline alumina crucible orboat of at least
99.6% alumina. As an alternative, a fusedsilica crucible 12.1.4 The percentage of binder shallbe calculated as
or boat that has beenprecleaned by air firing at a follows:
temperature of at least 2012" F (1 100" C), and stored in a Weight B - Weight C
dust-free container, may be used. Percentage of Binder x 100
Weight B - Weight A
10.2 The containerwith the sampleshall be placed in a 12.2 To meet the requirements, the binder content of
combustion tube muffle made of dense polycrystalline be 6.0 percent maximum except when
transfer tape shall
alumina, orfused silica.The muffle shallbe purged with otherwise agreed between purchaser and supplier.
dry hydrogen[-40" F (-40" C) dew pointor lower], and
the sample shall be heated to a temperature of 36" F
(20" C) above the liquidus temperature established for
the material (See Table Al). It shall be held at that Part C
temperature forten minutes, then allowed to cool in the Manufacture, Identification
muffle to a temperature no higher than 150" F (65" C).
At that time the flow of hydrogen shallbe stopped, and
and Packaging
the sample shall be removed for examination.
13. Method of Manufacture
10.3 The fused sample shallbe examined at a magnifi-
cation of 5X.If it has melted completely, and has no Brazing filler metals classified according
to this speci-
more than a lightsmokiness on the surfaceand no fication may be manufactured by any method that will
discrete black specks, it meets the requirements of the produce filler metals that
meet the requirementsof this
cleanliness test. specification.

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14. Standard Forms, Sizes and Unit packages include coils, spools, bundles, mandrels,
Tolerances and containers. Specific marking requirements are con-
tained in Section 17.
14.1 Standard forms and sizes of brazing filler metals
shall be as shown in Table 8. 15.2 When required by the purchase orderor contract,
14.2 Dimensionaltolerances of wroughtwire, rod, specialidentification, of individual pieces of filler
sheet, and strip shall be in accordance with Table9 and metal shall be included beyond the identification of the
10, as applicable. unit package. When so prescribed, the use of pressure
sensitivelabels or imprintmarkingshallbecomea
14.3 Size and tolerances of castrod,transfertape, requirement for conformance of filler metals to this
bonded sheet and bonded ropeshall be as agreed upon specification.
between the purchaser and supplier.
15. Special Identification Labels or 16. Packaging

Marking Brazing filler metals shall be suitably packaged to
15.1 Filler metal identificationis to be accomplished by ensureagainstdamageduringshipmentorstorage
tags, labels or appropriate markingof the unit package. under normal conditions.
Table 8
Standard Forms andSizes
Standard Sizes
ons AWS Thickness or Diameter
1 1
Classification Standard Form Specified or
Size
Mesh mm in.
stripa
mm) (6.4 0.25 andWidth to 0.002 0.05
(Coiled or in. Thickness
6.0 0.003mm) ( 1 50 0.08
Spooled) multiples
in of 0.005 0.13
0.25 in. 0.0 I o 0.25
0.020 0.5 I
BAg Round Wire Diameter
for "
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All Classi- (coiled or wire
fications spooled), rod
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(straight lengths) 1/32 (0.31) 0.8
3/ 64 (0.047) 1.2
Length and I / 16 (0.062) 1.6
Diameter
for 18 in.
(455
mm)
and 3/32 (0.094) 2.4
Rod mm)(910in. 36 1/8 (0.125) 3.2
Powder and 100 SizeMesh
Paste 140C
140F
325
BVAg Strip, wire Dimensions shall be as specified on purchase orderor contract.
All Classi- (coiled or spooled)
fications and powder
BAU,
BVAu, Strip, wire
Dimensions
shall
be as specified
purchase
on order or contract.
powderand
fications
(continued)

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Table 8 (continued)
Standard Sizes
ons AWS Thickness or Diameter
Classification
Specified
Standard
Form or
Size
Mesh mm in.
Sheet
BAISi,
BMg, Thickness 0.25
(coiled)
Classi-All 0.38
fications
{ 0.51
I
BAlSi-3 :ireJyiled) 1/ 16 (0.062) 1.6
BAISi-4 Length and 3/32 (0.094) 2.4
BMg-1 (Straight diameter
for 36 in.
(455
mm) 1/8 (0.125) 3.2
lengths) rod 5/32 (0.156) 4.0
3/16 (0.188) 4.8
BAISi-4 (e
;'r and SizeMesh 100
(coiledStrip
BCuP-1 Width and mm)
(6.4in.0.25 to 0.003 0.08
BCUP-5 or spooled) Thickness 6 in. (150 mm) in O. 13
multiples of 0.25 in. 0.25
( 0.025 0.6
Round wire Diameter
(coiled or spooled)
BCuP Round rod Length and 18 in. (455 mm) and
All Classi- (straight Diameter 36 in. (910 mm)
fications lengths)
Rectangular Width and l / 16 in. (1.6 mm)to
wire (coils or Thickness 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) width 0.050 1.3
spools) in multiples of 1/ 32 in. 0.062 I .6
0.094 2.4
Rectangular Width, Length 1/16,3/32and 118 in. 0.109 2.8
rod (straight and Thickness (1.6, 2.4, and 3.2 mm) wide O. 125 3.2
lengths) 18 in. (455 mm) and 0.250 6.4
36 in. (910 mm) lengths
Powder and Mesh Size 100
Paste 14oc
14oF
325
BCU-1 Strip (coiled Dimensions shall beas specified on purchase order or contract.
RBCuZn-A or spooled)
1
Round wire Diameter - 1 /32 (0.03 1) 0.8
BCU-1 (coiled) 1/ 16 (0.062) 1.6
RBCuZn-A 3/32 (0.096) 2.4
RBCUZN-C Rod (straight Length
and 18 in.
(455
mm)
and 1/ 8 (O. 125) 3.2
RBCuZn-D lengths) mm)
(910in.
Diameter
36 S/ 32 (O. 156) 4.0
3/16 (0.188) 4.8
1/4 (0.250) 6.4
5/16 (0.312) 8.0
3/8 (0.375) 9.5
BCu- 1 a SizeMesh 14oc
BCU-2 14oF
325
(continued)

AUS A5.8 92 0 7 8 4 2 6 5 0500885 8 9 T
11
Table 8 (continued)
Standard Sizes
Length,
AWS Width, Dimensions Thickness or Diameter
Classification Standard Form Specified or
Size
Mesh mm in.
BVCu-1X Strip,
round
wire
Dimensions
shall be as specified on purchase
order or contract.
(coils or spools)
BNi Cast round rod 1.6

All Classi- (straight 3.2
fications lengths)c
except BNi-Sa
BCo Cast and

wrought
(borided) foil
Width
and
Thickness
(102
mm)
in. 4
1/8 in.
(3.2
mm)
to
} { 0.001
0.0015d
0.002
0.025
0.037
0.05
0.0025 0.06
Bonded powder Dimensions shall be as specified on purchase order or contract.

rope, sheet and
transfer tapee
Powder and 140CSizeMesh

paste 140F
325
0.001 0.025
BNi.-5 a foil 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)to 0.037
4 in. (102 mm) 0.05
0.0025 0.05
Notes:
a. BAg-2, -3, -4,-22 and -26 as filler metal clador bonded to each side of a copper coreis also astandard form. The standard thickness ratio of filler
metal: copper core: filler metal cladding is 1:2:1 or 1:4:1.
b. BAIS¡-2, -5, -7, -9 and -1 1 filler metal clador bonded to one or both sides of an aluminum alloyis also a standard form. The standard
thickness of
the filler metal claddingis 5 to 10 percent of the thickness of the aluminum alloy core.
c. Tolerances listed in Table 9 do not apply for cast rod forms.
d. Available in widths up to 2 in. (50 mm).
e. Tolerances listed in Table IO do not apply for these bonded powder forms.
17. Marking of Packages 17.2 Marking of any overpackingof unit packages only
requiresconformancewithregulation ofD.O.T. or
17.1 The following product information (as a mini- othershippingagencies.Itemslisted in 17.1 arenot
mum) shallbe legibly marked on the outside of each unit required in any overpacking.
package:
(1) AWS classification and specification (including
the year of issue) 17.3 Thefollowingprecautionaryinformation (as a
(2) Supplier’s name and trade designation minimum)shall be prominentlydisplayedin legible
(3) Size and net weight print on all packagesof brazing filler metals including
(4) Lot, control, or heat number individualunitpackagesenclosedwithinalarger
( 5 ) Date of manufacture for tape and paste package.

AWS A 5 . 8 92 0 7 8 4 2 6 5 0500886 72b 9
12
BAg-2, BAg-2a, BAg-3, BAg-27, and BAg-33 shall have

WARNING: as a minimum, thefollowing cadmium warning, perma-
Protect yourself and others. nently affixed and prominently displayed legible
in print.
Read and understand this information.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your DANGER:
health. CONTAINSCADMIUM. Protect yourselfand
HEATRAYS(INFRAREDRADIATIONfrom others. Read andunderstand this label.
flame or hot metal) can injure eyes. FUMES ARE POISONOUS AND CAN KILL
Before use, read, understand, and follow the manu- Before use, read, understand, and follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions, Material Safety
Data Sheets facturer’s instructions, Material SafetyData Sheets
(MSDSs), and your employer’s safety practices. (MSDSs) and your employer’s safety practices.
Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe fumes. Even brief exposure to high
Use enough ventilation, exhaust at the work, or concentrations should be avoided.
both, tokeep fumes and gases from your breathing Use only with enough ventilation, exhaust at the
zone and the general area. work, or both tokeep fumes from your breathing
Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection. zone and the general area. If this cannot be done,
See American National Standard 249.1, Safety in use air supplied respirators.
Welding and Cutting, published by the American Keep children away when using.
Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, P.O. See American Standard 249.1, Safety in Welding
Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135; OSHA Safety and Cutting available from theAmerican Welding
and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910, available Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road,P.O. Box 35 1040
from theU.S. Government PrintingOffice, Wash- Miami, Florida 33135; OSHA Safety and Health
ington, DC 20402. Standards, 29 CFR 1910, available from the U.S.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL GovernmentPrinting Office, Washington, DC
20402.
If chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, or fever
7.4 In addition to the precautionary information in develop after use, obtain medical help immediately.
17.3, all packages (including individual unit packages
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
enclosed within a larger package) of BAg-1, BAg-la,

AWS A508 9 2 W 07842b5 0500887 6 6 2
13
Table 9
Tolerances for Wrought Wire andRod"
Tolerances f
Rectangular
Width Thickness Round Sizeb Nominal
n. Condition Form mm in. mm
-~
Wire
Cold
Drawn
0.010-0.020
or incl. 0.25-0.51 0.0003 0.008 0.0008 0.020 0.13
0.005
Cold
Rolled
over
0.020-0.030
incl. 0.51 -0.8 0.0005 0.013 0.0016 0.041 0.13
0.005
over0.030-0.040 incl. 0.8-1.0 0.0007 0.018 0.0018 0.046 0.13
0.005
over0.040-0.050 incl. 1.0-1.3 0.0008 0.020 0.0020 0.051 0.13
0.005
over 0.050-0.060 incl. 1.3-1.5 0.0010 0.025 0.0025 0.064 0.005 0.13
over 0.060-0.080 incl. 1.5-2.0 0.0015 0.038 0.003 0.08 0.13
0.005
over0.080-0.250 incl. 2.0-6.4 0.0020 0.051 0.004 0.10 0.13
0.005
Drawn
Cold
Rod 0.23
0.009
0.08
0.0034.0
51under
32 and 0.010 0.25
Rolled
Cold or 0.0044.8
3/over
16 and 0.10 0.010 0.25 0.010 0.25
(round, rectan-
gular or square)
Rod Hot Rolled or 3/64- 1/ incl.
16 1.2-1.6 0.005 0.008 0.13 0.20 0.010 0.25
& Extruded over 1/16-1/8incL
0.230.0090.150.006
1.6-3.2 0.010 0.25
over Wire 1/8-3116 incl. 3.2-4.8 0.007 0.0090.18 0.250.0100.23
over3/16-1/4incl. 4.8--6.4 0.008 0.0100.20 0.25 0.010 0.25
~ ~
Notes:
a. Tolerances for cast rod shall be as agreed by purchaser and supplier.
b. Diameter for round; thickness or width for rectangular.
Table 10
Tolerances for Foil Strip and Sheet
Thickness Tolerance f
Width Width
(200
in.
mm)
in.
over
88
and Thickness Nominal
in.
0.006 and under O. 15 and under 0.0006 0.0200.0008
0.0 15
over 0.006-0.013 incl. over O. 15 -0.33 incl. 0.0250.00100.025
0.0010
over 0.013-0.021 incl. over 0.33-0.53 incl. 0.0380.00150.038
0.0015
over 0.021 -0.026 incl. over 0.53-0.66 incl. 0.0020 0.05 0.05
0.0020 1
Width Tolerance f
Thickness of Thickness of
0.062 in. (1.59 mm) 0.063 in. (1.60 mm) to
18 in. 0.125 under and Width
Nominal
in. in. mm
0.062- 1.0 I .59 to 25 incl. 0.005 0.13 0.007 O. 18
over 1.0-2.0 incl. over 25 5 1 incl.
- 0.005 0.13 0.009 0.23
over 2.0-6.0 incl. over 51 - 152 incl. 0.005 0.13 0.012 0.30
over 6.0-15.0 incl. over 152-381 incl. 0.007 0.18 0.017 0.43
over 15.0-20.0 incl. over 381 -508 incl. 0.007 0.18 0.017 0.43

AUS A508 9 2 0784265 0 5 0 0 8 8 8 5 T 9 =
15
Appendix
Guide to AWS Specification for
Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding
(This Appendixis not a part of ANSI/ AWSA5.8-92, Specificationfor Filler Metalsfor Brazing and Braze Welding,
but is included for information only.)
A l . Introduction with properties suitable for making joints by capillary

action between closely fitted surfaces.
A l . l This guide has been prepared asan aid to users of
brazing filler metals, to help them determine which classi-
fication of brazing filler metal is best for a particularjob.
The AWS Brazing Handbook should be consulted for A2. Method of Classification
more detailed information. If the component will have A2.1 The classification method for brazing filler metals
critical applications, the latest edition of ANSI/ AWS is based on chemicalcompositionratherthanon
C3.3, Recommended Practices f o r Design, Manufac- mechanicalpropertyrequirements. The mechanical
ture, and Inspection of Critical Brazed Components, properties of a brazedjoint depend, among other things,
should be followed. on the base metal and filler metal used. Therefore, a
A1.2 This specification is intended to provide both the classification method based on mechanical properties
supplier and the user of brazing filler metals with a guidewould be misleading since it would only apply if the
forproductioncontroland a basis of acceptance brazing filler metal were used on agiven base metal with
throughmutually acceptable standard requirements. a specific joint design. If a user of brazing filler metal
desires to determine the mechanical properties of a given
This specification classifies only those filler metals that
were commercially significantat thetime it was issued. base metal and filler metal combination, tests should
be
Other brazing filler metals, as they become commer- conducted using the latest edition
of ANSI/ AWS C3.2,
cially significant, maybe added to the specification, and
Standard Methodfor Evaluating the Strength of Brazed
those that lose their commercial significance may be
Joints.
dropped. A2.2 Brazing filler metals are standardized into seven
A1.3 Brazing is a group of welding processes that pro- groups of classifications as follows: silver, gold, alumi-
duces coalescence of materials by heating them to the num,copper, nickel,cobalt, and magnesiumfiller
brazing temperature in the presence of a filler metal metals. Many filler metals of these classifications are
having a liquidus above 840" F (450" C) and below the used for joining assemblies for vacuum applications,
solidus of the base metal. The filler metal is distributed such as vacuum tubes and other electronic devices. For
between the closely fitted faying surfacesof the jointby these critical applications, isit desirable to hold the high
capillary action. vapor pressureelements to a minimum, as they usually
contaminate the vacuum with vaporized elements dur-
A1.4 Brazing filler metals are metals that are added ing operation of the device. Filler metals for electronic
when makinga braze. They have a liquidus below that of devices have been incorporated as additional "vacuum
the materials, being brazed and above 840" F (450" C ) , grade" classifications within this specification.

0 7 8 4 2 6 5 0500889 435 =
16
A2.3 The basic groupsof classifications of brazing filler stitutesthe supplier’s or manufacturer’scertification
metal are identified,as shown in Tables 1 through 6, by that the product meets all of the requirements of the
the principal element in their chemical composition. In a specification.
typical example, such as BCuP-2, the “B” is for brazing The only testing requirement implicit in this “certifi-
filler metal (as the “E” for electrodes and the “R” for cation” is that the manufacturer has actually conducted
welding rods inother AWSspecifications). The “RB”in the tests requiredby the specification on filler metalthat
RBCuZn-A,RBCuZn-C,andRBCuZn-D indicates is representative of that being shipped and that thefiller
that the filler metal is suitable as a welding rod and as a metal met the requirements of this specification. Repre-
brazing filler metal. “Cup” is for copper-phosphorus, sentative filler metal, in this case,is any production run
thetwoprincipalelementsinthisparticularbrazing of that classification from the same heat or lot. The basis
filler metal. (Similarly, in other brazingfiller metals, Siis for the certification required by the specification is the
for silicon, Ag for silver, etc., using standard chemical classification test of “representative filler metal” cited
symbols.) The numeral orletter followingthe chemical above, and the Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Pro-
symbol indicates chemical composition withina group. gram in ANSIIAWS A5.01.
The vacuum grade nomenclature follows the examples
above, with two exceptions. The first exception is the
addition of the letter “V”, yielding the generic letters
“BV” for brazing filler metals for vacuum service. The A5. Ventilation During Brazing
second exception is the use of the gradesuffix number; A5.1 The following five major factorsgovern the quan-
Grade 1 to indicate the more stringent requirements for tity of fumes to which brazers and brazing operators can
high vapor pressure impurities, and Grade2 to indicate be exposed during brazing:
less stringentrequirementsforhighvaporpressure (1) Dimensions of the space in which brazing is done
impurities. Vacuum gradefiller metals are considered to (with special regard to the height of the ceiling)
be spatter-free. Therefore, this specification no longer (2) Number of brazers and brazing operators work-
lists spatter-free and nonspatter-free vacuum grades. An ing in that space
example of a filler metalfor vacuumservice is BVAgdb, (3) Rate of evolution of fumes, gases,or dust,accord-
Grade 1. Table 6 lists filler metals for vacuum service. ing to the materials and processes involved
(4) The proximityof the brazer or brazing operators
to the fumesas they issuefrom the brazingzone, and to
A3. Acceptance thegasesanddustsinthespacein which theyare
Acceptance of all brazing filler metals classdied under working
thisspecification isin accordancewith ANSIIAWS (5) The ventilation providedto thespace in which the
A5.01, Filler Metal Procurement Guidelines, as this brazing is done
specification states. Any testing a purchaser requires of A5.2 American National Standard 249.1-88 discusses
the supplier, for filler metal shipped in accordance with theventilation that is required during weldingand
this specification, should be clearly stated in the pur- should be referred to fordetails. Attentionis particularly
chase order, according to theprovisions of ANSI/ AWS drawn to Section 5of that document, “Ventilation.”
A5.01. In the absence of anysuchstatement in the
purchase order, the supplier may ship the filler metal
with whatever testing the supplier normally conducts on
filler metalof that classification, as specified in Schedule A6. Brazing Considerations
F, Table 1, of ANSI/AWS A5.01. Testingin accordance
A6.1 To avoid confusion, solidus and liquidus are spec-
with any other Schedule inthat Table shouldbe specifi-
ified instead of melting and flow points. The terms
cally required by the purchase order. In suchcases,
solidus and liquidus are defined as follows:
acceptance of the fillermetalshippedshould be in
(1) Solidus. The highest temperature under equilib-
accordance with those requirements.
rium conditions at which the metalis completely solid;
that is, the temperature at which melting starts.
(2) Liquidus. The lowest temperature under equilib-
rium conditions at which the metal is completely liquid;
A4. Certification that is, the temperature at which freezing starts.
The act of placing the AWS specification and classi-
fication designations on the packaging enclosing the
product, or theclassification on the productitself, con- 1. ASM Handbook, 8th Ed. Vol 1.

17
A6.2 Table A l in the Appendix lists the solidus, liqui- should be followed. BAg-1is more economical (less
dus, and also the recommended brazing temperature silver) than BAg-la.
range for the various brazing filler metals. When brazing
with some brazing filler metals (particularly thosea with A7.1.2 BAg-la brazing filler metalhasproperties
wide temperature range between solidus and liquidus), similar to BAg-1. BAg-la has a narrower melting range
the several constituentsof the filler metals tendto sepa- than BAg-1 making it slightlymore free-flowing. It also
rate during the melting process.The lower melting con- has a higher silver plus copper: zinc plus cadmium ratio
stituent will flow, leaving behindan unmelted residueor resulting in a slight increase in its resistance
to corrosion
skull of the high-melting constituent. This occurrence, inchlorine, sulfur,and steam environments. Either
called liquation, is usuallyundesirablein thatthe composition may be used where low-temperature, free-
unmelted skull does not readily flow into the joint. flowing filler metals are desired. This filler metal con-
However, where wide joint clearance occurs, a filler tains cadmium. The special precautionsof the warning
metal witha wide temperature range will usually fill the label in 17.4 should be followed.
capillary joint moreeasily.
A7.1.3 BAg-2 brazing filler metal, like BAg-1, is free-
A6.3 Brazing requires an understanding of several ele- flowing and suited for general-purpose work. Its broader
ments of procedures which are beyond the scope of this melting rangeis helpful where clearances are wide or are
Appendix.The latestedition of theAWS Brazing not uniform.Unless heatingis rapid, care mustbe taken
Handbook should be referred to for particulars on such that the lower melting constituentsdo not separate out
items as cleaning, brazing fluxes, brazing atmospheres, by liquation. This filler metal contains cadmium, and
joint clearances, etc. Also, the latest editionof ANSI/ the special precautions of the warning labelin 17.4,
AWS C3.3,Recommended Practicesfor Design, Manu- should be followed.
facture, and Inspectionof Critical Brazed Components,
should be referred to for information onprocedures for A7.1.4 BAg-2a brazing filler metal issimilar to
critical components. BAg-2, but is more economical than BAg-2, since it
contains five percent less silver. This filler metal contains
cadmium. The special precautions of the warning label
A7. Brazing Characteristics and in 17.4 should be followed.
Applications A7.1.5 BAg-3 brazing filler metal is a modificationof
A7.1 BAg Classifications(Silver). Brazing filler metals BAg-la, i.e.,nickel is added. It has good corrosion
of the BAg classifications are used for joining most resistance in marine environment and caustic media.
ferrous and nonferrous metals, except aluminum and When used on stainless steel, will
it inhibit crevice (inter-
magnesium. These filler metals have good brazing prop- face) corrosion. Because its nickel content improves
erties and are suitable for preplacement in the joint, or wetability on tungsten carbide tool tips, the largest use is
for manualfeeding into the joint. Although lap joints are to braze carbide tool assemblies. Melting range and low
generally used, butt joints may be used if requirements fluidity make BAg-3 suitable for forming larger filletsor
are less stringent. Joint clearances of 0.001 to 0.005 in. filling wide joint clearances. This filler metal contains
(0.025 to 0.13 mm) are recommended for proper capil- cadmium. The special precautionsof the warning label
lary action. Flux is generally required, however, on most in 17.4 should be followed.
metals. When furnace brazing in a protective atmos-
phere, flux is generally not required. If fillermetals A7.1.6 BAg-4 brazing filler metal, like BAg-3, isused
containing zinc or cadmium are used in a protective extensively for carbide tip brazing, but flows
less freely
atmosphere furnace, thezinc or cadmium is vaporized than BAg-3. This filler metal does
not contain cadmium.
changing chemical composition as well as the solidus
A7.1.7 BAg-5 and -6 brazing filler metals are used
and liquidus. Therefore, filler metals of free
cadmium or
especially for brazingin the electrical industry.They are
zinc are recommended for furnace brazing ina protec-
also used, along with BAg-7 and -24, in the dairy and
tive atmosphere.
food industries where the use of cadmiumcontaining
A7.1.1 BAg-1 brazing filler metal has the lowest braz-filler metals is prohibited. BAg-5 is an excellent filler
ing temperature range of the BAg filler metals. It also metal for brazing brass parts (such as in ships piping,
flows mostfreely into narrow clearance capillary joints. bandinstruments, lamps,etc.). Since BAg-6 has a broad
Its narrow melting range is suitable for rapid or slow melting rangeand is not so free-flowing as BAg-1 and -2,
methods of heating. This filler metal contains cadmium. it is a better filler metal for filling wide joint clearances or
The special precautions of thewarninglabelin 17.4 forming large fillets.

18
Table A l
Solidus, Liquidus, and Brazing Temperature Ranges*
_ _ _ ~ ~ _ _ _ ~ ~ ~~ ~- ~~ ~ ~
Range TemperatureBrazing Liquidus Solidus

AWS
Classification O F O C O F OC "F "C
SILVER
B Ag- 1 1125 607 I145 618 1145-1400 618-760
BAg- 1 a 1160 627 I175 635 1175-1400 635 -760
BAg-2 1 I25 607 1295 702 1295- 1550 702- 843
BAg-2a 1125 607 1310 710 1310-1550 710-843
BAg-3 1170 632 1270 688 1270- 1500 688-816
BAg-4 1240 67 1 1435 779 1435- 1650 779- 899
BAg-5 1225 663 1370 743 1370- 1550 743- 843
BAg-6 1270 688 1425 774 1425-1600 774- 87 1
BAg-7 1 I45 618 1205 652 1205 1400
- 652- 760
BAg-8 1435 779 1435 779 1435- 1650 779 899
-
BAg-8a 1410 766 1410 766 1410- 1600 766- 87 1

BAg-9 1240 671 1325 718 1325-1550 718-843
B Ag-
1O 1275 691 1360 738 1360-1550 738 - 843
B Ag-
13 1325 718 1575 857 1575- 1775 857 -968
BAg- 13a 1420 77 1 1640 893 1600-1800 871 -982
BAg-18 1115 602 1325 718 1325-1550 718-843
BAg- 19 1400 760 1635 89I 1610- 1800 877 -982
BAg-20 1250 677 1410 766 1410- 1600 766-871
BAg-2 1 I275 691 1475 802 1475- 1650 802- 899
BAg-22 I260 680 1290 699 1290-1525 699 - 830
BAg-23 1760 960 1780 970 1780- 1900 970- 1038
BAg-24 1220 660 1305 750 1305- 1550 750 - 843
BAg-26 1305 705 1475 800 1475-1600 800 870
-
BAg-27 1125 605 1375 745 1375-1575 745- 860

BAg-28 1200 649 1310 710 1310-1550 710-843
BAg-33 1125 607 1260 682 1260- 1400 681 -760
BAg-34 1200 649 1330 72 1 1330- 1550 721 843
-
BAg-35 1265 685 1390 754 1390-1545 754- 841

BAg-36 1195 646 125 1 677 1251- 1495 677-813
BAg-37 1270 688 1435 779 1435- 1625 779- 885
BVAg-O 1761 96I 1761 961 1761 1900
- 961- 1038
BVAgdb 1435 779 I602 872 1600-1800 87 -1982
BVAg-8 1435 779 1435 779 1435 1650
- 779 - 899
BVAg-8b 1435 779 1463 795 1470- I650 799- 899
BVAg-18 1115 602 1325 718 1325- 1550 718-843
BVAg-29 1155 624 I305 707 1305- 1450 707 - 788
BVAg-30 1485 807 1490 810 1490- 1700 810-927
BVAg-3 1 1515 824 1565 852 1565- 1625 852 885
-
BVAg-32 1650 900 1740 950 1740- 1800 950-982

GOLD
BAU-1 1815 991 1860 1016 1860-2000 1016- 1093
BAU-2 1635 891 1635 89 1 1635- 1850 891- 1010
BAU-3 1785 914 1885 1029 1885- 1995 1029-1091
BAu-4 1740 949 1740 949 1740- 1840 949- 1004
BAU-5 2075 1135 2130 1166 2130-2250 1166- 1232
BAU-6 1845 1007 1915 1046 1915-2050 1046- 1121
BVAU-2 1635 891 1635 891 1635- 1850 891- 1010
BVAu4 1740 949 1740 949 174-1840 949- 1004
BVAU-7 2015 1102 2050 1121 2050-21 10 1121-1154
BVAU-8 2190 1 200 2265 1240 2265- 2325 1240-1274
(conrinued)

AWS A508 9 2 0784265 0500892 T 2 T
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Table A I (continued)
Range TemperatureBrazing Liquidus Solidus
AWS
Classification "F "C O F OC OF "C
PALLADIUM
BVPd-1 2245 1230 2255 I235 2255 -2285 1235 1252
-
ALUMINUM
BAlSi-2 1070 577 1142 617 1110-1150 599-621
BAlSi-3 970 521 1085 585 1060- 1120 571 -604
BAlSi-4 1070 577 1080 582 1080- I120 582-604
BAN-5 1070 577 1095 591 1090-1 120 588- 604
BAlSi-7 1038 559 1105 596 1090- 1120 588- 604
BAISi-9 1044 562 1080 582 1080- 1120 582 604
-
BAISi-11 1038 559 1105 596 1090- 1120 588 -604

COPPER
BCU-I 1981 1083 1981 1083 2000-2100 1093- 1149
BCu- I a 1981 1083 1981 1083 2000-2100 1093- 1149
BVCu-IX 1981 1083 1981 1083 2000-2100 1093- I149
BCU-2 1981 1083 198 1 1083 2000-2100 1093- 1149
RBCuZn-A 1630 888 1650 899 1670- 1750 910-954
RBCuZn-B I590 866 1620 882 1620-1800 882 -982
RBCuZn-C 1590 866 1630 888 1670- 1750 910-954
RBCuZn-D 1690 92I 1715 935 1720-1800 938- 982
BCuP- 1 1310 710 1695 924 1450- I700 788 -927
BCUP-2 1310 710 1460 793 1350- 1550 732- 843
BCuP-3 1190 643 1495 813 1325-1500 718-816
BCuP-4 1190 643 1325 718 1275-1450 691 - 788
BCUP-5 1190 643 1475 802 1300-1500 704-816
BCUP-6 1190 643 1450 788 1350-1500 732-816
BCUP-7 1190 643 1420 77 1 1300- 1500 704-816
NICKEL
BNi- 1 I790 977 1900 1038 1950-2200 1066- 1204
BNi-1 a 1790 977 1970 1077 1970-2200 1077- 1204
BNi-2 1780 971 1830 999 1850-2150 1010- 1177
BNi-3 1800 982 1900 1038 1850-2150 1010- 1177
BNi-4 1800 982 1950 1066 1850-2150 1010-1177
BNi-5 1975 1079 2075 1135 2100-2200 1149- 1204
BNi-Sa 193I 1065 2111 1150 2100-2200 1149- 1204
BNi-6 1610 877 1610 877 1700-2000 927 - 1093
BNi-7 1630 888 1630 888 1700-2000 927- 1093
BNi-8 1800 982 1850 1010 1850-2000 1010- 1093
BNi-9 1930 1055 1930 1055 1950- 2200 1066-1204
BNi-IO 1780 970 2020 1105 2100-2200 1149- 1204
BNi-11 I780 970 2003 1095 2100-2200 1149- 1204
COBALT
BCo-1 2050 I120 2100 1149 2100-2250 1149- 1232
MAGNESIUM
BMg-1 830 443 1110 599 1120-1160 604- 627
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*Solidus and liquidus shown are for the nominal composition in each classification.

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A7.1.8 BAg-7 brazing filler metal, a cadmium-free higher brazing temperature applications where precip-
substitute forBAg-1, islow-melting withgood flow and itation-hardeningheattreatmentandbrazingare
wettingproperties.Typicalapplicationsincludethe combined.
following:
(1) For food equipment where cadmium must be A7.1.16 BAg-20 brazing filler metal possesses good
avoided wettingandflowcharacteristics,andhasabrazing
(2) To minimize stress corrosion cracking of nickel or temperature range higher than the popular Ag-Cu-Zn-
nickel-base alloys at low brazing temperatures Cd compositions. Due to its good brazing properties,
(3) Where the white color will improve color match freedom from cadmium, and a moreeconomical silver
with the base metal content, newuses forthisfillermetalarebeing
developed.
A7.1.9 BAg-8 brazing filler metalis suitable for fur-
nace brazing in a protective atmosphere without usethe A7.1.17 BAg-21 brazing filler metalis used in brazing
of a flux, as well as for brazing proceduresrequiring a AIS1 300 and 400 series stainless steels, as well as the
flux. It is usually used
on copper or copper alloys. When precipitation hardening nickel and steel alloys.BAg-2 I
molten, BAg-8 is very fluid and may flow out over the is particularly suited to furnace brazing in a protective
workpiece surfaces during some furnacebrazing appli- atmosphere because of the absence of zinc and cad-
cations. It canalso be used on stainless steel, nickel-base mium. It does not require aflux for proper
brazing when
alloys and carbon steel, although itswetting action on thetemperature is1850' F (1010" C) or above.It
these metals is slow. Higher brazing temperatures will requires a high brazing temperature, and it flows in a
improve flow and wetting. sluggish manner. The nickel-rich layer (halo) formed
along the fillet edges during melting and of the
flowfiller
I
A7.1.10 BAg-Sa brazing filler metalis used for braz- metal prevent crevice (interface) corrosion of stainless
ing in a protectiveatmosphere and is advantageous steels. This is particularly important for the 400 series
when brazing precipitation-hardening and other stain- steels that do not containnickel and are, therefore,more
less steels in the 1400 to 1 6 0 0 O F (760 to 870' C) range. susceptible to crevice (interface) corrosion.BAg-21 has
The lithium content serves to promote wetting and to been usedfor brazingstainless steel vanes of aircraft gas
increase the flow of the filler metalon difficult-to-braze turbine engines.
metalsandalloys.Lithiumisparticularlyhelpful on
A7.1.18 BAg-22 is a low-temperature, cadmium-free
base metals containing minor amounts of titanium or
filler metal with improved brazing characteristics over
aluminum.
BAg-3, particularly in brazing tungsten carbide tools.
A7.1.11 BAg-9 and -10 filler metals areused particu-
A7.1.19 BAg-23 is a high-temperature, free-flowing
larly for joiningsterling silver. These filler metals have
filler metal usable both for torch brazing and furnace
different brazing temperatures and so can be used for
brazing in a protective atmosphere. This filler metal is
step brazing of successive joints. The color, afterbraz-
mainly used in brazing stainless steel, nickel-base and
ing, approximates the colorof sterling silver.
cobalt-base alloys for high-temperature applications. If
A7.1.12 BAg-13 brazingfillermetal is used for this filler metalis used in a hard vacuum atmosphere, a
service temperatures up to700" F (370' C). Its low zinc loss of manganese will occur dueto its high vapor pres-
content makes it suitable for furnace brazing. sure. Thus, a soft vacuum, producedby inert gas back
filling a hard vacuum,is desirable when brazing with this
A7.1.13 BAg-13a brazing filler metal is similar to filler metal.
BAg-13, except that it contains nozinc, which is advan-
tageous where volatilizationis objectionable in furnace A7.1.20 BAg-24 brazing filler metal is low-melting,
brazing. free-flowing, cadmium-free,and suitable for use in join-
ing "300" seriesstainlesssteels(particularlyfood-
A7.1.14 BAg-18 brazingfillermetalissimilar to handling equipment and hospital utensils), and small
BAg-8 in its applications. Its tin content helps promote tungsten carbide inserts in cutting tools.
wetting on stainless steel, nickel-base alloys,
and carbon
steel. BAg-18 has a lower liquidus than BAg-8 and is A7.1.21 BAg-26 brazing filler metal is a low-silver,
used in step brazing applications where fluxless brazing cadmium-free filler metal suitablefor carbide and stain-
is important. less steel brazing. The filler metal is characterizedby its
low brazing temperature, good wetting and flow, and
A7.1.15 BAg-19 brazing filler metal is used for the moderate-strengthjointswhenusedwiththesebase
same applications as BAg-Sa. BAg-19 is often used in metals.

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A7.1.22 BAg-27 brazingfillermetal is similar to A7.2.2 BAu-4 brazing filler metal is used to braze a
BAg-2 but has lower silver and is somewhat more sub- wide range of high-temperature iron- and nickel-base
ject to liquation, due to wider
a melting range. This filler alloys.
metal contains cadmium. The special precautionsof the
A7.2.3 BAU-5 brazing filler metal is primarily used
warning label in 17.4 should be followed.
for joining heat- and corrosion-resistant base metals
A7.1.23 BAg-28 brazing filler metal has a lower braz- where corrosion-resistant joints with good strength at
ing temperature with a narrower melting range than high temperatures are required. This filler metalis well
other cadmium-freeclassificationswithsimilar silver suited for furnace brazing under protective atmospheres
content. BAg-28 also has free-flowing characteristics. (including vacuum).
A7.1.24 BAg-33 brazing filler metalwas developed to A7.2.4 BAU-6 brazing filler metal is primarily used
minimize brazing temperaturefor afiller metal contain- for joiningof iron and nickel-base superalloys
for service
ing 25 percent silver. It has a lower liquidusand, there- at elevated temperature. This filler metalis well suited
fore, a narrower melting range thanBAg-27. Its higher for furnace brazing under protective atmospheres (in-
total zinc pluscadmium content may require more care cluding vacuum).
during brazing. The special precautions of the warning
label in 17.4 should be followed. A7.3 BAlSi Classifications(Aluminum-Silicon). Braz-
ing filler metalsof the BAlSi classificationsare used for
A7.1.25 BAg-34 brazing filler metal is a cadmium- joining the following grades of aluminum and alumi-
free filler metal with free-flowing characteristics. The num alloys; 1060, 1350, 1100, 3003, 3004, 3005, 5005,
brazing temperature range is similar to that of BAg-2 5050, 6053, 6061, 6951, 7005, and cast alloys 710.0 and
and BAg-2a, making it an ideal substitute for these filler 711.0. Joint clearances of 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to
metals. 0.25 mm) are commonfor members which overlap less
than 1/4in. (6.4 mm). Joint clearances up to 0.025 in.
A7.1.26 BAg-35 is a cadmium-free filler metal used (0.64 mm) are used for members which overlap more
for brazing ferrous and nonferrous base metals. It is a than 1/ 4 in. Fluxingis essential for all processes, except
moderate temperature filler metal frequently used for when brazing aluminum in a vacuum. After brazing
production brazing applications. withflux,thebrazedpartsshould be cleaned thor-
A7.1.27 BAg-36 is a low temperature, cadmium-free, oughly.Immersioninboilingwatergenerally will
filler metal suitable for brazing ferrous and nonferrous remove the residue.If this is not adequate, the parts are
base metals. The lower brazing temperature makes it a usually immersed in a concentrated commercial nitric
useful replacement for several of the cadmium-bearing acid, or othersuitableacidsolutionand then rinsed
classifications. thoroughly.
A7.3.1 BAISi-2 brazingfillermetal is available as
A7.1.28 BAg-37 brazing filler metal is a cadmium-
sheet and as a cladding on one or both sides of a brazing
free material frequently used for brazing steel, copper
sheet having a core of either 3003 or 6951 aluminum
and brass. The low silver content makes itan economi-
alloy. It is used for furnace and dip brazing only.
calfillermetalsuitableforapplicationswherelower
ductility is acceptable. A7.3.2 BAlSi-3 is a generalpurposebrazingfiller
metal. It is used with all brazing processes, with some
A7.2 BAU Classifications (Gold). Brazing filler metals casting alloys, and where limited flow is desired.
of the BAU classifications are used for the brazing of
iron, nickel, and cobalt base metals where better ductil- A7.3.3 BAISi4 is ageneralpurposebrazingfiller
ity or a greater resistance to oxidation and corrosionis metal. It is used with all brazing processes requiring a
required. Because of their low rate of interaction with free-flowing filler metal and good corrosion resistance.
the base metal, they are commonly used on thin base A7.3.4 BAISi-5 brazing filler metal is available as
metals. These filler metals are usually used with induc- sheet and as a cladding on one side or both sides of a
tion,furnace, or resistancebrazing in aprotective brazing sheet having a core of6951 aluminum alloy.
atmosphere. In these cases, no flux is used. For other BAISi-5 is used for furnace and dip brazing at alower
applications, a borax-boric acid flux is used. temperature than BAISi-2. The core alloy employed in
brazing sheet with this filler metal claddingbecan
solu-
A7.2.1 BAU-1, -2, and -3 brazing filler metals, when
tion heat-treated and aged.
used for different joints in the same assembly, permit
variation in brazing temperature so that step-brazing A7.3.5 BAISi-7 isa filler metal suitable
for brazing in
can be used. a vacuum, available as a cladding on or both
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a brazing sheet having a coreof 3003 or 6951 aluminum A7.4.4 BCuP-6 brazing filler metal combines some
alloy. The 6951 alloy core can be solution heat-treated of the properties of BCuP-2 and BCuP-3. It has the
and aged after brazing. ability to fill wide joint clearances at thelower endof its
brazing range. At the high end of the brazing range itis
A7.3.6 BAlSi-9 is a filler metal suitablefor brazing in more fluid. Joint clearances of 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.06 to
a vacuum, available as a cladding on one side or both 0.13 mm) are recommended.
sides of a brazing sheet having a coreof 3003 aluminum
alloy and is typically used in heat-exchanger applica- A7.4.5 BCuP-7 brazing filler metal is slightly more
tions to joinfins made from 5000 or 60oO series alumi- fluid thanBCuP-3or -5 andhas a lowerliquidus
num alloys. temperature. It is used extensively in the form of pre-
placed rings in heat exchanger and tubing joints. Joint
A7.3.7 BAlSi-11 is a brazing sheet clad on oneor two clearances of 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.06 to 0.13 mm) are
sides of alloy 3105 to form a composite
sheet suitablefor recommended.
brazing inavacuum, designed for brazing ina multizone
furnace where the vacuum level is interrupted one or A7.5 BCu and RBCuZn Classifications (Copper) and
more times duringa brazing cycle. The composite can be (Copper-Zinc). Brazing filler metals of the BCu and
used in batch-type vacuum furnaces; however, vacuum RBCuZn classifications are used for joining various
sheet suitable for brazing with a 3003 core is more ferrous and nonferrous metals. They can also be used
resistant t o erosion. The maximum brazing temperature withvariousbrazingprocesses.However,withthe
for the BAlSi-l1/3105 compositeis 11 10' F (595' C). RBCuZn filler metals, overheating should be avoided.
Voids may be formed in the joint by entrapped zinc
A7.4 BCuP Classifications (Copper-Phosphorus). Braz- vapors.
ing filler metals of the BCuP classifications are used
primarily for joining copper and copper alloys, although A7.5.1 BCu-1 brazing filler metal is used for joining
theyhave some limiteduse on silver,tungsten,and ferrousmetals,nickel-basealloysandcopper-nickel
molybdenum. These filler metals should notbe used on alloys. It is very free-flowing and is often used in furnace
ferrous or nickel-base alloysor copper-nickel alloys con- brazing,withaprotectiveatmosphere of partially-
taining a nickel content inexcess of 10 percent as brittle combusted naturalgas, hydrogen, dissociatedammonia
intermetallic compounds are formed at the filler metal/ or nitrogen-base atmosphere and generally no flux. On
base metal interface. They are suitable for all brazing metals that have constituents with difficult-to-reduce
processes. These filler metals have self-fluxing proper- oxides (chromium, manganese, silicon, titanium, vana-
ties when used on copper; however, a flux is recom- dium, and aluminum) a flux may be required. However,
mended when used on all other base metals, including pure dry hydrogen, argon, dissociated ammonia, and
alloys of copper. Corrosion resistance is satisfactory, vacuum atmospheres are suitable for base metals con-
exceptwhenthe joint is incontactwithsulfurous taining chromium, manganese, or silicon. Flux also may
atmospheres. It shouldbenoted thatthebrazing be used withzinc-containingbasemetals to retard
temperaturerangesbegin below theliquidus (see vaporization. Vacuum atmospheres, electrolytic nickel
Table Al). plating, or both, are used for base metals containing
titanium and aluminum.
A7.4.1 BCuP-1brazingfillermetalisparticularly
A7.5.2 BCu-la brazing filler metal isa powder form
suited for resistancebrazingapplications.Thisfiller
similar to BCu-1, and its application and
use are similar
metal is somewhat more ductile less and fluid at brazing
to those of BCu-1.
temperature than other BCuP filler metals containing
more phosphorus. Jointclearances of 0.003 to 0.005 in. A7.5.3 BCu-2 brazing filler metal is supplied as a
(0.08 to O. 13 mm) are recommended. copper-oxide suspension in an organic vehicle. Its appli-
cations are similar to BCu-1 and -la.
A7.4.2 BCuP-2 and 4 brazing filler metals arevery
fluid at brazing temperatures and will penetrate joints A7.5.4 RBCuZn-A* brazing filler metal is used on
withsmallclearances. Best results are obtainedwith steels, copper, copper alloys, nickel, nickel alloys, and
clearances of 0.001 to 0.003 in. (0.03 to 0.08 mm). stainless steel where corrosion resistance is not of impor-
tance. It is used with torch,furnace,andinduction
A7.4.3 BCuP-3 and -5 brazing filler metals may be
used where narrow joint clearances cannot be held.
Joint clearances of 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.06 to O. 13 mm) 2. RBCuZn-XFillermetalsareused for brazewelding
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brazing processes. Fluxing is generally required, and a I X Torr ( O . 13 Pa)at 1950" F (1066" C)without
borax-boric acid flux is commonly used.Joint clearances removal of the phosphorus.
from 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.05 to O. 13 mm) are suitable. Greater strength and ductility in this group of filler
metals is obtainable by diffusion brazing.
A7.5.5 RBCuZn-B (low-fuming brass-nickel) weld-
ing rods are similar to RBCuZn-A, but contain addi- A7.6.1 BNi-I filler metal was the first of the nickel
tions of iron and manganesewhich serve to increase the filler metalsto be developed. The nickel, chromium, and
hardness and strength. In addition, a small amount of iron contents renderit suitable forbrazing nickel, chro-
silicon (0.044.15 percent) serves to control the
vaporiza- mium or iron base metals. While highcarbon contentin
tion of the zinc; hence,the "low-fuming'' property. The is usually metallurgically unde-
300 series stainless steels
nickel addition (0.2to 0.8 percent) assures uniform dis- sirable from a corrosion standpoint, thehigh carbon in
tribution of the iron in the deposit. BNi-1 would appear to makeit undesirable for brazing
This filler metalis used for brazing andbraze welding stainless steels. The Strauss test for corrosion has been
of steel, cast iron, copper, copper alloys, nickel, nickel run by one aircraft engine company and did not show
alloys, and stainless steel. RBCuZn-B filler metal also is any adverse effect of the high-carbon content on the
used for the surfacing of steel. It is used with torch, corrosion resistanceofjoints in base metals such as AIS1
induction, and furnaceprocesses. Flux and joint clear- 347 stainless steels.The reasongiven for thisis that the
ances are the same as those specified for RBCuZn-A. carbon is already tied up with the chromium in the filler
metal.
A7.5.6 RBCuZn-C brazingfillermetal is used on
A7.6.2 TheBNi-labrazing fillermetal is a low-
steels, copper, copper alloys, nickel, nickel alloys, and
carbon gradeof BNi-I with an identical chemical com-
stainless steel. It is used with the torch, furnace, and
position, except thatwhile the specifiedcarbon content
induction brazing processes. Fluxing is required, and a
is 0.06 percent maximum, the carbon content is usually
borax-boric acid flux is commonly used.Joint clearances
0.03 percent or lower. Whilethe carbon content is lower,
from 0.002 to 0.005 in. (0.05 to 0.13 mm) are suitable.
corrosion testing results with the Strauss and Huey test
A7.5.7 RBCuZn-D brazing filler metal(called nickel were no better than for joints made with BNi-1. This
silver) is primarily used for brazing tungsten carbide. isIt filler metal producesstrongerjoints butis lessfluid than
also used with steel, nickel, and nickel alloys. It can be the BNi-1 filler metal.
used with all brazing processes. This filler metal is un- A7.6.3 BNi-2 brazing filler metal has a low and nar-
suitable for furnace brazing ina protective atmosphere. rower melting range and better flow characteristics
than
A7.6 BNi Classification(Nickel). Brazing filler metals BNi-I. These characteristics have made this filler metal
of the BNi classifications are generally used for their the most widely used of the nickel filler metals.
corrosion-resistantandheat-resistantproperties. The A7.6.4 BNi-3 brazing filler metal is used for applica-
BNi fillermetalshaveexcellentproperties at high- tions similar to BNi-1 and BNi-2 and is less sensitive to
service temperatures. They are also satisfactorily used marginally protective atmospheres.
for room-temperature applications and whereservice the
temperatures are equal to the temperature of liquid A7.6.5 BNi-4 brazing filler metal is similar to but
oxygen, helium,or nitrogen. Best quality canbe obtained more ductile than BNi-3. It is used to formlarge filletsor
by brazing in an atmosphere which is reducing to both joints where fairly large joint clearances are present.
the base metal and the brazing filler metal. A7.6.6 BNi-5 brazing filler metalis used for applica-
Narrow jointclearances and postbraze thermal diffu- tions similar to BNi-1, except that it can be used in
sion cycles are often employed to minimize the presence certainnuclearapplicationswhere boroncannot be
of intermetalliccompoundsandlowductilityjoint tolerated.
conditions. When BNi filler metals are used with the
torch, air-atmosphere furnace, and induction brazing A7.6.7 BNi-Sa is a modified BNi-5 composition with
processes, a suitable flux must be used. BNi filler metals a reduced silicon content plus a small addition
of boron.
are particularly suited to vacuum systems and vacuum The presence of boron excludes this alloyfrom nuclear
tube applications because of their low vapor pressure. applications. Otherwise, the applications are similar to
Chromium is the limiting element in metals to be used in those of BNi-5. High-strength joints can be produced.
vacuum applications.Itshould be noted that when BNi-Sa material can be used in place of BNi-I filler
phosphorus is combinedwithsomeotherelements, metal where a reduced level of boron is desired. The
these compounds have very low vapor pressures and can brazing of thin-gauge honeycomb to sheet metal base
be readily used in a vacuum brazing atmosphere of parts is a typical application.

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A7.6.8 BNi-6 brazing filler metal is free-flowing and ing base metals containing cobalt, molybdenum, and
isusedin marginally protective atmospheres and for tungsten. This filler metal has awide melting range and
brazing low-chromiumsteels inexothermic atmospheres. has been used for brazing cracks in .O20 in. (0.5 mm)
thick combustion chambers. Itresults in a layer of filler
A7.6.9 BNi-7 brazing filler metal is usedfor the braz-
metal across the joint which acts as a doublerwhile the
ing of honeycomb structures, thin-walled tube assem-
lowermeltingconstituent is fluidenoughto flow
blies, andotherstructureswhichare used at high
through thethin crack and produce suitable
a brazement.
temperatures. It is recommended for nuclear applica-
tions where boron cannot be used. The best results are A7.6.13 BNi-1 I brazing filler metal is a strong mate-
obtained when it is used in the furnace brazing process. rial for high-temperature brazement applications. The
Microstructure and ductility of the joint are improved tungsten matrix hardener makes it suitable for brazing
by increasing time at brazing temperature. basemetalscontainingcobalt,molybdenum,and
tungsten. With its wider melting range,it is suitable for
A7.6.10 BNi-8 brazing filler metal is used in honey-
slightly higher than normal brazing clearances.
combbrazementsand on stainless steels andother
corrosion-resistant base metals. Since this filler metal A7.7 BCo Classification(Cobalt). Brazing filler metals
contains a high percentage of manganese, special braz- of the BCo-I classification are generally used for their
ing procedures shouldbe observed. As manganese oxi- high-temperaturepropertiesand their compatibility
dizes more readily than chromium, the hydrogen, argon, with cobalt alloys.
and helium brazing atmospheres mustbe pure and very
A7.8 BMg Classification (Magnesium). Brazing filler
dry, with a dew pointof -70" F (-57" C) or below. The
metal BMg-1 isusedforjoining AZIOA, KlA, and M1A
vacuum atmosphere must have low pressure and alow
magnesium alloys.
leak rate to insure very
a lowpartial pressure of oxygen.
It should be noted that the chemical composition and A7.9 Filler Metals for Vacuum Service. These brazing
the melting characteristics
of this filler metal will change filler metals are specially controlled to fabricate high-
when the manganese is oxidized or vaporized during quality electronic deviceswhere the service life and
brazing in gas or vacuum atmospheres. However, the operating characteristics are of prime importance.Braz-
effect of manganese is not a problemin an atmosphere ing filler metals for vacuumservice should be used in a
of proper quality. high-purity protective atmosphere in order to maintain
the purityof the filler metal andto assure proper brazing
A7.6.11 BNi-9 brazing filler metal is a eutectic nickel-
and final brazement quality.is It very important in some
chromium-boron filler metal that is particularly well
applications that the brazing filler metal not spatter onto
suited for diffusion brazing applications. Boron has a
areas near the joint area. For this reason, this speci-
small molecular diameter, thus it diffuses rapidly out of
ficationincludes spatter test requirements, described
the brazed joint, leaving the nickel-chromium alloy in
in Section 1 I , SpatterTest,forthevacuumgrade
the joint alongwith elements that diffuse from the base
classifications.
metal into the joint, such as aluminum, titanium, etc.
In addition to these special grades, BCo-1 and all BNi
Depending on the diffusion time and temperature, the
brazing filler metals,exceptBNi-8,aresuitablefor
joint remelt temperature canbe above 2500' F (1 371O C)
vacuum service.
and, depending on the base metal, the hardness can be as
low as HRB70. With further diffusion time, the grains
can grow across the joint, and it may appear as all base
metal.The single solidusandliquidus temperature AS. Discontinued Classifications
(eutectic) eliminates thepossibility of liquation and thus
A number of filler metal classifications have been
helps in brazingthicksectionsthatrequire slower
discontinued during the numerous revisions of this spec-
heating.
ification, reflecting changes in commercial practice over
A7.6.12 BNi-10 brazing filler metal is a high-strength the past 40 years. These discontinuedfiller metal classi-
material for high-temperature applications. The tungsten fications arelisted in Table A2, along with the date they
is a matrix strengthener which makes it useful for braz- were last published.

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Table A2
Discontinued Brazing
Filler Metal Classifications
AWS Last A5.8
Classification Publication Date
RBCuZn-1 1952
RBCuZn-2 1952
RBCuZn-3 1952
RBCuZn-4 1952
RBCuZn-5 1952
RBCuZn-6 1952
RBCuZn-7 1952
BAgMn 1956
BAlSi-1 1956
BNiCr 1956
BCUAU-1 1956
BCUAU-2 1956
BAg- 1 1 1962
BMg2 1962
BMg2a 1976
BAS-6 1981
BAlSi-8 1981
BAlSi-10 1981
BAg-25 1981
RBCuZn-E 1981
RBCuZn-F 1981
RBCuZn-G 1981
RBCuZn-H 1981
I
BAg- 12
BAg-14 The Committee chose notto use these
BAg-15 numbers as they improperly appeared
BAg- 16 in another publication.
BAg-17

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AWS Filler Metal SDecifications and Related Documents

AWS
Designation Title
FMC
Filler Metal ComparisonCharts
A4.2 Standard Procedures forCalibratingMagneticInstruments to Measure theDeltaFerrite
Content of Austenitic and Duplex Austenitic-Ferritic Stainless Steel Weld Metal
A4.3 StandardMethodsforDetermination of theDiffusibleHydrogenContent of Martensitic,
Bainitic. and Ferritic Steel Weld Metal Produced bv Arc Weldina
A5.01 Filler Metal ProcurementGuidelines
A5.1 SDecification forCarbon Steel ElectrodesforShielded Metal Arc Weldina
A5.2 Specification for CarbonandLowAlloy Steel Rods forOxyfuel Gas Welding -
A5.3 SpecificationforAluminumandAluminumAlloyElectrodesforShielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.4 Specification for Stainless Steel Welding ElectrodesforShielded Metal Arc Welding
A5.5 SpecificationforLow Alloy Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes
A5.6 Specificationfor Covered Copper and CopperAlloyArc Welding Electrodes -
A5.7 SpecificationforCopperandCopperAlloy Bare Welding RodsandElectrodes
A5.8 Specification for Filler Metals for Brazingand Braze Welding
A5.9 Specificationfor Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodesand Rods
A5.1O Specification for Bare AluminumandAluminumAlloy Welding Electrodesand Rods
A5.11 SpecificationforNickelandNickelAlloy Welding Electrodes for ShieldedMetalArc Welding
A5.12 Specification for TungstenandTungstenAlloyElectrodesforArc Welding andCutting
A5.13 SDecification forSolidSurfacina Weldina Rods andElectrodes
A5.14 SpecificationforNickelandNickelAlloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods
A5.15 Specificationfor Welding Electrodes andRods for Cast Iron
A5.16 SpecificationforTitaniumandTitaniumAlloy Welding Electrodesand Rods
A5.17 Specification for Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes forSubmergedArc Welding
A5.18
" Specification for CarbonSteel Filler Metals for Gas Shielded ArcWelding
A5.19 Specification for MagnesiumAlloy Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes
A5.20 SpecificationforCarbon Steel ElectrodesforFluxCoredArc Welding
A5.21 SpecificationforCompositeSurfacing Welding RodsandElectrodes
A5.22 SpecificationforFluxCoredCorrosion-ResistingChromiumandChromium-Nickel Steel
Electrodes
A5.23 SDecification for LowAllov Steel Electrodes and Fluxes forSubmeraedArc Weldina
A5.24 SDecification forZirconiumandZirconiumAllov Weldina Electrodesand Rods
A5.25 Specification forCarbon and LowAlloy Steel Electrodes and Fluxes forElectroslag
Weldina
A5.26 SpecificationforCarbonandLowAlloy Steel Electrodes for Electrogas Welding
A5.27 SpecificationforCopperandCopperAlloy Rods forOxyfuel Gas Welding
A5.28 SpecificationforLowAlloy Steel Filler Metals for Gas ShieldedArc Welding
A5.29 SpecificationforLowAlloy Steel ElectrodesforFluxCoredArc Welding
A5.30 Specification for Consumable Inserts
A5.31 Specificationfor Fluxes forBrazingand Braze Welding
For ordering information, contact the Order Department, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune
Road, P.0. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135. Phone: 1-800-334-9353.


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Keywords Brazing, brazing filler metals, brazing ANSIIAWS A5.8-92

Superseding ANSI/AWS A5.8-89

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Statement on Use of AWS Standards

International Standard Book Number: 0-87171-394-2

@ 1992 by American Welding Society.All rights reserved

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D. J. Kotecki, Chairman The Lincoln Electric Company

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AWS Committee on Filler Metal (continued)

O. W Seth Chicago Bridge and Iron Company

Subcommittee on Filler Metals and Fluxes for Brazing

R. L. Peaslee, Chairman Wall Colmonoy Corporation

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identical, andfor this reason conversionfrom a standard 7. Retest

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15. Special Identification Labels or 16. Packaging

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BNi Cast round rod 1.6

BCo Cast and

Bonded powder Dimensions shall be as specified on purchase order or contract.

Powder and 140CSizeMesh

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BAg-2, BAg-2a, BAg-3, BAg-27, and BAg-33 shall have

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A l . Introduction with properties suitable for making joints by capillary

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Range TemperatureBrazing Liquidus Solidus

BAg-8a 1410 766 1410 766 1410- 1600 766- 87 1

BAg-27 1125 605 1375 745 1375-1575 745- 860

BAg-35 1265 685 1390 754 1390-1545 754- 841

BVAg-32 1650 900 1740 950 1740- 1800 950-982

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BAISi-11 1038 559 1105 596 1090- 1120 588 -604

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