ALZEN 305 and ALZEN 305 SE are ZnAlCu-alloys with excellent anti friction properties which have been developed by Voestalpine Linz/Austria during WW2. During WW2, it was difficult to get high purity zinc. + g+ o- Z: p) A9 V- X
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Alzen is also known as "White bronze" due to its clear colour and excellent bearing properties superior to bronze. 6 Z w# W$ I4 E3 \+ u4 z% ~9 \" D% b# x& e
Alzen 305 can be used to replace phosphor bronze in some bearing applications, particularly for high loads and low speeds. This alloy can also be extruded.