6912 FMn1

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) From To UTS Min (MPa) UTS Max (MPa) PS Min (MPa) Elongation Min (%) Hardness Min Hardness Max
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 0.303 lb/in3
CTE, linear 14.4 ᶙin/in-˚F
Specific Heat Capacity 0.0908 BTU/lb-˚F
Thermal Conductivity 784 BTU-in/hr-ft²-˚F
Melting Point 1620 – 1650 ˚F
Solidus 1620 ˚F
Liquidus 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