{"product_id":"ercusi-a-silicon-bronze-tig-welding-rod","title":"ERCuSi-A Silicon Bronze TIG Welding Rod 36\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHYW Products' \u003cstrong\u003eERCuSi-A Silicon Bronze TIG welding rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is a copper-silicon filler metal (AWS A5.7\/A5.7M ERCuSi-A) supplied in 36\" cut lengths for GTAW (TIG) welding and braze welding. Its low melting point and excellent flow make it ideal for joining and surfacing copper, brass, and galvanized or coated steels with minimal heat input — reducing burn-through and distortion on thin sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAWS A5.7\/A5.7M ERCuSi-A copper-silicon (silicon bronze) classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow heat input minimizes warping and burn-through on thin-gauge sheet metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent wetting and flow for clean, strong braze-welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong corrosion resistance in marine and freshwater environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on 100% argon shielding, DCEN (straight polarity) for TIG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36\" precision-cut rods available in multiple diameters and pack sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraze welding galvanized, zinc-coated, and mild steel sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto body and sheet-metal repair where low distortion is critical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoining copper, brass, and silicon bronze base metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant surfacing and overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine hardware, tanks, and ornamental metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAWS Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAWS A5.7\/A5.7M ERCuSi-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWelding Process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGTAW (TIG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNominal Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCu remainder, Si 2.8–4.0%, Mn 1.5% max, Sn 1.0% max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTensile Strength (typ.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~50,000 psi (345 MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~0.308 lb\/in³ (8.5 g\/cm³)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShielding Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e100% Argon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDCEN (DC straight, electrode negative)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRod Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c0392b;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Recommended Amperage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRecommended Amperage (DCEN, Argon)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/16\" (1.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50–110 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3\/32\" (2.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90–150 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1\/8\" (3.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e120–200 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable pack sizes: 1\/2 lb (8 oz), 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, and 10 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStore in a clean, dry location and keep rods free of oil, grease, and moisture to ensure optimal weld quality. Amperage values are general starting points — adjust for joint design, base-metal thickness, and welding position.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HYW-PROP65-WARNING --\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #c0392b;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:24px 0 0;background:#fdf2f0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewbox=\"0 0 64 64\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M32 6 L60 56 L4 56 Z\" fill=\"#FFD200\" stroke=\"#000000\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"23\" width=\"6\" height=\"19\" fill=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"46\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" fill=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;font-size:16px;color:#c0392b;letter-spacing:.5px;\"\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.55;color:#374151;\"\u003eThis product can expose you to chemicals including \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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