Silvaloy 25 (BAg-27)
Nominal Composition:  
Silver   25.0 ± 1.0%
Copper   35.0 ± 1.0%
Zinc   26.0 ± 2.0%
Cadmium 13.5 ± 1.0%
Total Other Elements 0.15% Max.
Physical Constants:  
Solidus 1125°F (607°C)
Liquidus 1375°F (745°C)
Brazing Range 1310-1550°F (710-843°C)
Specific Gravity 8.95
Density (T.oz./cu.in.) 4.71
Electrical Conductivity (% IACS)   29.7
Electrical Resistivity (Michrohm-cm) 5.7
Color Light Yellow

DESCRIPTION:
Silvaloy 25 is historically a modification of Silvaloy 30 with a further reduction in silver content resulting in a higher melting point and a longer melting range (250°F). Silvaloy 25 is used for brazing steel, stainless steel, copper, copper alloys, nickel, nickel alloys or combinations of these metals. It is similar to Silvaloy 30 in performance although it contains less silver. Its broader melting range is helpful where clearances are not uniform. During melting, Silvaloy 25 passes from the solid state to a mushy or plastic state and progressively to a liquid. If heated slowly through this plastic state (1125-1375°F) the liquid portion may flow from the solid portion. This causes a separation of the alloy into a low temperature melting (fluid) portion and a high temperature melting (solid) portion. This phenomenon is called liquation. The high temperature melting portion will melt only above the liquidus temperature of Silvaloy 25. For this reason, Silvaloy 25 should be heated rapidly through the melting range.

PROPERTIES OF BRAZED JOINTS:
Generally, the joint strength using Silvaloy 25 will surpass the strengths of the base metals. Strength is a function of the base metals being joined, type of joint, design of joint, joint clearances and brazing procedures. The recommended maximum operating temperatures for Silvaloy 25 is up to 400°F in continuous service and up to 600°F in intermittent service. Where improved corrosion resistance is needed, Silvaloy A-50N and Silvaloy A-40N2 are recommended over silver base filler metals not containing nickel.

APPLICATIONS:
Typical applications are the joining of ferrous, nonferrous and dissimilar metals and alloys close joint clearances.

SPECIFICATIONS:
AWS A5.8 BAg-27
ASME BAg-27


SAFETY INFORMATION:
Silvaloy 25 contains cadmium and therefore upon heating may produce toxic fumes. It is essential that adequate ventilation be provided so that personnel will not inhale gases and fumes while brazing. The operation and maintenance of brazing equipment or facility should conform to the provisions of American National Standard (ANSI) Z49.1, “Safety in Welding and Cutting.” For more complete information refer to the Material Safety Data sheet for Silvaloy 25.

AVAILABLE FORMS:
Standard forms of Silvaloy 25 are wire, strip, and preforms.

 

 

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