Gold Braze 8020

AWS: BAu-2

Gold Braze 8020 is a eutectic alloy that can be used on any of the common ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. This alloy exhibits good wetting characteristics on metallized ceramics. Typical applications include brazing of electron tubes, vacuum tubes, and wave guides in the electronic industry.

Available Forms

Wire, strip, engineered preforms and specialty preforms per customer specification, powder and paste.

Characteristics

GB8020 is generally used in reducing, vacuum, or inert atmosphere. It is a less ductile alloy than standard gold-copper-nickel alloys. The composition of the alloy allows for use in applications where braze filler metals low in volatile constituents are required. Due to its eutectic nature GB8020 exhibits free flowing characteristics.

Properties

The properties of a brazed joint are dependent upon numerous factors including base metal properties, joint design and brazing technique. For controlled atmosphere brazing or vacuum brazing the recommended radial joint clearance for gold base alloys fall within 0.000in – 0.002in (0.00mm-0.05mm) range.

Specs

American Welding Society (AWS)

BAu-2

Solidus

1635 F / 891 C

Liquidus

1635 F / 891 C

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Gold Braze 8020 AWS: BAu-2

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