Equivalent Specifications

NF L14 708
UZ23A4
ASTM B 138 C67000 Alloy B
ASTM B 271 C86200
SAE J461 CA670
SAE J463
NF A 53707:1987
DIN 1709 2.0500
ASNA 3404C CuZn23Al4
BS EN 12163:1998
BS EN 12165:1998
BS EN 12420:1999

Key Features

A complex Copper Zinc alloy commonly known as Manganese Bronze with additions of manganese, aluminium and iron to improve the tensile strength and corrosion resistance.

It is one of the highest strength copper zinc alloys and has good wear resistance in bearing applications

Typical Uses

Mechanical - The alloy has high hardness with good bearing and wear properties.

Wear plates, cams,bushes,bearings,worm wheels and pins
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NFL 14-708 CuZn23Al4 (UZ23A4)

A French AFNOR aerospace specification for high strength manganese bronze CuZn23Al4.The alloy has lower mechanical and hardness properties than CuZn19Al6 but has greater ductility. It also exhibits good wear properties and corrosion resistance.The alloy also meets DIN 1709

Description Manganese Bronze
Nominal Composition CuZn23Al4 
Alloy Type Wrought

Typical Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (N/mm²) 470
Proof/Yield Strength (N/mm²) 724
Elongation (%) 5
Hardness Brinell  
Impact Izod J20°C  

Typical Physical Properties

Density g/cm³ 7.8
Melting Temperature Range °C 905-930
Thermal Conductivity W/mK 40
Electrical Resistivity μΩ.m15°C 18
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 0-250°C 17
Relative Magnetic Permeability 1.2
Coefficient of Friction  

Copper Alloys Ltd has the ability to modify existing alloys for improved performance. Many customers have benefited from this in the past.

To discuss your requirements, call a member of Copper Alloys Ltd's technical team on +44 (0) 1782-816888, or email sales@copperalloys.net.

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