manganese bronze

American  

noun

1. an alloy that is about 55 percent copper, 40 percent zinc, and up to 3.5 percent manganese.

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manganese bronze British  

noun

1. any of various alloys containing copper (55–60 per cent), zinc (35–42 per cent), and manganese (about 3.5 per cent)

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Etymology

Origin of manganese bronze

First recorded in 1830–40

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manganese bronze

Replicating the manganese bronze valve might cost $1 million and take years.

From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2014

A rod or wire of soft brass containing a large percentage of zinc is suitable for adding to brass, while copper requires the use of copper or manganese bronze rods.

From Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon by Harold P. (Harold Phillips) Manly

In other respects manganese bronze is a very fast colour.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

For general work with brass castings, manganese bronze or Tobin bronze may be used.

From Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting Electric, Forge and Thermit Welding together with related methods and materials used in metal working and the oxygen process for removal of carbon by Harold P. (Harold Phillips) Manly

To the bottom of each, Frank had riveted a thin "keel" of manganese bronze with a heavy fin of lead affixed to it.

From The Boy Aviators' Treasure Quest by John Henry Goldfrap

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