Copper Alloy Data

C67500

C67500
Tradename: Manganese Bronze A
Designation:
Active? True
Inactive Date:
US EPA Registered Antimicrobial? False
Chemical Composition

Element
(1,2)
Cu Pb Sn Zn Fe Al Mn
Min (%) 57.0 0.50 0.8 0.05

Max (%) 60.0 0.20 1.5 Rem 2.0 0.25 0.50

(1) Cu value includes Ag. (2) Cu + Sum of Named Elements 99.5% min.

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Mechanical Properties*

Tensile Strength YS-0.5% Ext Elongation Shear Strength Section Size Cold Work
Form Temper Temper Code (ksi) (ksi) (%) Rockwell B scale (ksi) (in) (%)
1/2 Hard H02 84 Typ 60 Typ 19 Typ 90 Typ 48 Typ 1 20

H01 72 Typ 42 Typ 27 Typ 77 Typ 44 Typ 2 10

Rod 1/4 Hard
H01 77 Typ 45 Typ 23 Typ 83 Typ 47 Typ 1 10

Soft Anneal O60 65 Typ 30 Typ 33 Typ 65 Typ 42 Typ 1

* Measured at room temperature, 68°F (20°C).

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Physical Properties

Melting Point - Liquidus°F 1630

Melting Point - Solidus°F 1590

Densitylb/cu in. at 68°F 0.302

Specific Gravity 8.36

Electrical Conductivity% IACS at 68°F 24

Thermal ConductivityBtu/ sq ft/ ft hr/ °F at 68°F 61

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 68-57210⁻⁶ per °F (68 – 572°F) 11.8

Specific Heat CapacityBtu/ lb /°F at 68°F 0.09

Modulus of Elasticity in Tensionksi 15000

Modulus of Rigidityksi 5600

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Fabrication Properties

Technique Suitability
Soldering Excellent

Brazing Excellent

Oxyacetylene Welding Good

Gas Shielded Arc Welding Fair

Coated Metal Arc Welding Not Recommended

Spot Weld Good

Seam Weld Fair

Butt Weld Good

Capacity for Being Cold Worked Poor

Capacity for Being Hot Formed Excellent

Forgeability Rating 80

Machinability Rating 30

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Common Fabrication Processes
Hot Forging and Pressing
hot heading and upsetting

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Thermal Properties

Treatment Minimum* Maximum*

Annealing 800 1100

Hot Treatment 1150 1450

*
Temperature is measured in Fahrenheit.

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Typical uses

Product Category Product Reason Category Reason

Clutch Disks Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Clutch Disks Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Clutch Disks Mechanical Properties Fatigue Strength

Clutch Disks Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Pump Rods Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Automotive
Pump Rods Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Pump Rods Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Shafting Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Shafting Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Shafting Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bolts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Fasteners
Bolts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Aircraft Parts Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Aircraft Parts Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Aircraft Parts Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Balls Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Balls Mechanical Properties Fatigue Strength

Balls Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Bushings Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Industrial Bushings Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Bushings Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Bodies Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Bodies Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Bodies Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

Valve Stems Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Valve Stems Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Valve Stems Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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 Product Category Product Reason Category Reason
Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance

Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Fresh Water

Marine Hardware Corrosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance to Salt Water

Hardware Friction & Wear Properties Wear Resistance

Hardware Mechanical Properties Moderate Strength

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Applicable Specifications

Form Sub-Form System Standard Description

ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

ASTM B138/B138M MANGANESE BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Bar
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS

Bolts ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE

Forgings SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

Die
Forgings SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS

ASME SB283 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)
Forgings, Die (Hot Pressed)
ASTM B283/B283M COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY DIE FORGINGS (HOT PRESSED)

Nuts ASTM F467 NONFERROUS NUTS FOR GENERAL USE

Forgings ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

ASTM B138/B138M MANGANESE BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Rod
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS

Screws ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE

ASTM B124/B124M COPPER AND COPPER-ALLOY FORGING ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

ASTM B138/B138M MANGANESE BRONZE ROD, BAR AND SHAPES

Shapes
SAE J461 WROUGHT AND CAST COPPER ALLOYS

SAE J463 WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS

Studs ASTM F468 NONFERROUS BOLTS, HEX CAP SCREWS, AND STUDS FOR GENERAL USE

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Corrosion Properties
No information available.

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