Manganese Bronze Rod

• High Strength: Suitable for demanding mechanical applications.

• Wear Resistance: Performs well in heavy-duty components.

• Corrosion Resistance: Used in marine and industrial environments.

• Machinability: Suitable for machining into custom parts, depending on grade.

• Copper Alloy Performance: Combines strength with useful thermal and electrical properties.

• Custom Sourcing: Rod dimensions and material specifications can be requested.

Property	Typical Information
Product Name	Manganese Bronze Rod
Material Type	Copper-based alloy
Common Alloy Designations	C86300, C67300 and other manganese bronze or manganese-containing brass grades, depending on specification
Main Elements	Copper, zinc, manganese
Appearance	Reddish-brown to golden metallic
Product Form	Round rod / bar
Density	Approximately 7.5–8.5 g/cm³, grade-dependent
Tensile Strength	Grade- and condition-dependent
Hardness	Grade- and condition-dependent
Corrosion Resistance	Good in many industrial environments; performance depends on exposure conditions
Machinability	Grade-dependent
Manufacturing Standards	ASTM or other standards, depending on alloy
Available Dimensions	Diameter and length subject to sourcing availability
Material Documentation	Certificate of Analysis or material test documentation, subject to supplier availability

• C86300 Manganese Bronze: High-strength cast copper alloy used for heavy-duty components, bushings, and industrial parts. Availability in rod form should be confirmed.

• C67300 Manganese Bronze: A manganese-containing copper-zinc alloy designation; confirm product form and specification with the supplier.

• Custom Manganese Bronze Alloys: Sourcing options depend on required chemistry, mechanical properties, manufacturing method, and dimensions.

1. What is manganese bronze rod?

Manganese bronze rod is a copper-based alloy bar containing manganese and other alloying elements. It is selected for applications requiring strength, wear resistance, and dependable mechanical performance.

2. What is manganese bronze rod used for?

Typical uses include marine hardware, heavy-duty machinery, industrial fittings, mechanical components, and machined parts.

3. What is the difference between manganese bronze and brass?

Both are copper-zinc alloy families, but manganese bronze typically contains manganese and may include additional elements to improve strength, wear resistance, or other mechanical properties. Exact characteristics depend on the alloy designation.

4. Is manganese bronze rod corrosion-resistant?

It offers useful corrosion resistance in many environments. Suitability for seawater, chemicals, or other aggressive conditions depends on the specific alloy and operating environment.

5. Can manganese bronze rod be machined?

Yes. Many manganese-containing copper alloys can be machined, although cutting performance and recommended tooling vary by composition, hardness, and manufacturing condition.

6. Can REG Metals source custom manganese bronze rod sizes?

REG Metals can assist with sourcing rods to requested diameters, lengths, alloy designations, and material documentation requirements, subject to supplier availability.