phosphor bronze
- noun
- /ˈfɑs.fər ˈbrɒnz/
- Specialized
:
bronce fosforado
- Manufacturers often choose phosphor bronze for springs because it maintains its strength over time.
Examples
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In high-performance applications, phosphor bronze is preferred for gears to ensure durability and reliability.
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Standard models use phosphor bronze wetted parts with 316 SS available as an option.
Academic text (1993) -
The engineer recommended using phosphor bronze for the bearings due to its corrosion resistance.
Synonyms
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3.0
A yellowish-brown metal made from copper and tin used for coins, medals, and sculptures
How Durable
- Specialized
1
5.6
- Specialized
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- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
phosphor + bronze
The compound is compositionally built from 'phosphor' (relating to phosphorus) + 'bronze' (an alloy), so the basic sense 'bronze containing phosphorus' can be inferred from the parts. However 'phosphor' is a technical/rare term and the specific functional consequences (corrosion resistance, use in bearings/gears/springs) are domain-specific and not obvious to an average B1 learner, making the expression only partially predictable.
Etymology
Phosphor bronze is named for adding a small amount of phosphor to bronze, the metal made from copper and tin. That little bit of phosphor makes the metal harder and less likely to rust or wear, so it is used for 'bearings', 'gears', and 'springs'.