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MANGANESE BRONZE C86500 (421)
Chemical Composition % by weight
Element | Nominal | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
Aluminum | 1 | .50 | 1.5 |
Copper | 58 | 55.0 | 60.0 |
Iron | 1 | .40 | 2.0 |
Lead | - | - | .40 |
Manganese | - | .10 | 1.5 |
Nickel | - | - | 1.0 |
Tin | .5 | - | 1.0 |
Zinc | 39.5 | 36.0 | 42.0 |
Mechanical Properties
Test Bar Values as Sand Cast
Property | Minimum | Typical | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tensile Strength | ksi | 65.0 | 71.0 |
Yield Strength | ksi (0.5% Extension Under Load) | 25.0 | 28.0 |
Elongation | % in 2 inches | 20.0 | 30.0 |
Hardness | Brinell (500 kg Load) | - | 100 |
Fabrication Practices
Suitability for Manganese Bronze being joined by: | |
|---|---|
Soldering | Fair |
Brazing | Fair |
Oxyacetylene Welding | Poor |
Carbon Arc Welding | Poor |
Gas Shielded Arc Welding | Poor |
Coated Metal Arc Welding | Poor |
Machinability Rating (Free Cutting Brass=100) | 26 |
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