6912 FMnB

Manganese bronze contains small additions of manganese, iron, and aluminum, plus lead for lubricity, anti-seizing, and bonding. Like the aluminum bronzes, they combine high strength with excellent corrosion resistance. Manganese bronze bearings can operate at high speeds under heavy loads, but require high shaft hardness and nonabrasive operating conditions.

Chemical Composition

Elements Min (%) Max (%)
Cu 56.50 60.00
Pb 1.00 1.50
Fe 0.30
Mn 0.50 1.20
Total Others 0.75
Zn Remainder

Mechanical properties according to 6912 FHTB2 (as per temper HB)

Range (mm) UTS Min
(MPa)
UTS Max
(MPa)
PS Min
(MPa)
Elongation Min
(%)
Hardness Min
(HRB)
Hardness Max
(HRB)
Round (Dia) 1.5 75 395 20
Hex (A/F) 3 70 395 20
Square (A/F) 3 60 395 20
Rectangle (Thickness) 3 50 395 20

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density (English) 0.303 lb/in3
CTE, linear (English) 14.4 ᶙin/in-˚F
Specific Heat Capacity (English) 0.0908 BTU/lb-˚F
Thermal Conductivity (English) 784 BTU-in/hr-ft²-˚F
Melting Point (English) 1620 – 1650 ˚F
Solidus (English) 1620 ˚F
Liquidus (English) 1650 ˚F
FABRICATION PROPERTIES
Technique Suitability
Machinability (CuZn39Pb3 = 100 %) 80%
Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor
Capacity for Being Hot Worked Equivalent Alloy

Typical Uses

Valves LPG

Valves LPG