NES834 / DEF STAN 02-834 / DGS1044

 

Defence Standard 02-834 / NES834 is an aluminium silicon bronze that offers similar properties to other aluminium bronzes including good strength levels and a high corrosion resistance. However, it is primarily recognised and specified by the MoD (Navy) for its controlled low magnetic permeability level of <1.005.

With an aluminium content of ~6% and a ~2% silicon addition the material gives designers a very good impact strength that is maintained down to cryogenic temperatures. The Defence Standard 02-834 also offers a superior machinability rating to other aluminium bronzes providing designers with a superb combination of properties and more options during the material selection process.

Related Specifications

Chemical Composition

Key Features

• High Mechanical Strength and Toughness
• Very low magnetic permeability
• Good Impact Strength
• Very Good Corrosion Resistance
• Non- Sparking
• Retention of properties at sub-zero temperatures

Mechanical Properties

Physical Properties

Fabrication Properties

Joining Methods

Typical Applications

The Def Stan 02-834 is mainly utilised by the MoD Navy for non-magnetic parts and including high strength fasteners and chains, but due to its fantastic blend of properties it is also used for safety tooling, valve components, non-magnetic parts, marine hardware, gears, bearings and bushes and instrumentation components.

This technical information is given by Holme Dodsworth Metals without charge and the user shall employ such information at their own discretion and risk. For more detailed technical advice on temper selection, fabrication, joining, machining, physical and mechanical data please contact us as space does not permit the listing of every feature of the material.