Product Specifications

Uses 

AM Cu-Ge Brazing Alloy is used primarily as an economic braze filler metal for brazing. AM Cu-Ge brazes to most ferrous and non-ferrous metal surfaces. AM Cu-Ge produces hermetically sealed assemblies. 

 

Brazing Characteristics 

AM Cu-Ge Brazing Alloy can be successfully brazed onto surfaces such as Kovar, Nickel, Carbon Steel, Copper, and Tool Steel. A minimum brazing temperature of 1825° F (995°C) is recommend for furnace and vacuum applications. 

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Specifications 

AM Cu-Ge is produced in accordance to American Welding Society (AWS) A5.8 Specifications. 

 

Forms Available Wire, Foil, Atomized powder, Paste, Sheet, and Preformed shapes; rings, washers, discs, shims, specialty shapes. Two dimensional shapes can be Laser-cut and/or machined with EDM. Preform surface must be cleaned prior to brazing. 

 

Alloy Details 

Brazing Temperature Range High: 1825° F / 995° C 

Brazing Temperature Range Low: 1800° F / 980° C 

Liquidus: 1787° F / 975° C 

Solidus: 1616° F / 880° C 

 

Nominal Composition 

Cu: 87.75% 

Ge: 12.0% 

Ni: 0.25% 

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