SUPERFLOW 45 CF BAg-5 Cadmium-Free Silver Brazing Alloy – 1/16" x 20"

45% silver, cadmium-free brazing alloy for copper, brass, steel, and bronze.
SUPERFLOW 45 CF is a high-silver brazing alloy classified as AWS A5.8/A5.8M BAg-5. Formulated with approximately 45% silver, this general-purpose brazing filler metal is designed for joining compatible combinations of copper, brass, steel, and bronze.

SUPERFLOW 45 CF has a wide melting range and provides a versatile filler metal for fabrication, maintenance, repair, assembly, and other applications requiring a high-silver, cadmium-free brazing alloy.

Important Ordering Information: This product is supplied in 1/16" diameter x 20" long brazing alloy wire and is priced by the troy ounce (TO).

Key Features

• Approximately 45% Silver: Contains 44.0–46.0% silver.
• Cadmium-Free: Cadmium-free BAg-5 brazing alloy.
• AWS BAg-5: Classified to AWS A5.8/A5.8M BAg-5.
• General-Purpose Brazing Alloy: Suitable for a wide variety of compatible brazing applications.
• Multiple Base Metals: Commonly used to join compatible combinations of copper, brass, steel, and bronze.
• High-Silver Composition: Formulated primarily with silver, copper, and zinc.
• 1/16" Diameter: Supplied in 1/16" diameter wire.
• 20" Length: Brazing alloy wire is supplied in 20" lengths.
• Priced by Troy Ounce: Sold using a troy-ounce (TO) unit of measure.
• Wide Brazing Range: Manufacturer-listed brazing range of 1370–1550°F (743–843°C).

Common Applications

SUPERFLOW 45 CF is a versatile silver brazing alloy commonly used for joining compatible combinations of:

• Copper
• Brass
• Steel
• Bronze
• Dissimilar compatible base metals
• General fabrication
• Industrial maintenance and repair
• Metal assembly
• General-purpose silver brazing

Chemical Composition

Physical Data

High-Silver BAg-5 Brazing Alloy

SUPERFLOW 45 CF is a high-silver BAg-5 brazing alloy formulated primarily from silver, copper, and zinc. Washington Alloy specifies a silver content of 44.0–46.0%, giving the alloy approximately 45% silver.

The alloy is designed for general-purpose brazing and can be used with compatible combinations of copper, brass, steel, and bronze. This makes it a versatile option for applications involving both similar and compatible dissimilar base metals.

Cadmium-Free Formulation

This SUPERFLOW 45 CF configuration is identified by Washington Alloy as BAg-5 Cadmium-Free. The alloy uses silver, copper, and zinc as its primary constituents without cadmium in the listed composition.

Brazing Temperature Range

Washington Alloy lists a solidus temperature of 1125°F (663°C) and a liquidus temperature of 1370°F (753°C). The manufacturer lists a brazing range of 1370–1550°F (743–843°C).

Proper joint preparation, cleanliness, joint clearance, flux selection, and temperature control should be used according to the base metals and approved brazing procedure.

How This Product Is Sold

Please Note: This product is priced using a troy-ounce (TO) unit of measure. The brazing alloy is supplied as 1/16" diameter x 20" long wire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUPERFLOW 45 CF?
SUPERFLOW 45 CF is a cadmium-free, high-silver brazing alloy manufactured by Washington Alloy and classified as AWS BAg-5.

What size does Arc-Zone offer?
This listing is for 1/16" diameter x 20" long brazing alloy wire.

How much silver does SUPERFLOW 45 CF contain?
Washington Alloy specifies 44.0–46.0% silver, or approximately 45%.

What is the AWS classification?
SUPERFLOW 45 CF is classified as AWS A5.8/A5.8M BAg-5.

Is SUPERFLOW 45 CF cadmium-free?
Yes. Washington Alloy identifies this configuration as BAg-5 Cadmium-Free.

What metals can SUPERFLOW 45 CF be used to join?
Washington Alloy identifies SUPERFLOW 45 CF as a general-purpose brazing alloy commonly used to join compatible combinations of copper, brass, steel, and bronze.

Is SUPERFLOW 45 CF a phos-copper alloy?
No. SUPERFLOW 45 CF is a high-silver BAg-5 alloy formulated primarily with silver, copper, and zinc.

What is the brazing range?
Washington Alloy lists a brazing range of 1370–1550°F (743–843°C).

How is this product priced?
This product is priced by the troy ounce (TO).

How long is the brazing wire?
The wire supplied in this listing is 20" long.

What is the wire diameter?
The wire supplied in this listing has a diameter of 1/16".