Aug 5 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Introduction
Magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy is solution heat treated and artificially aged to improve its castability. It is pressure-tight and easily weldable.
The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
91 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
5.5-6.5 |
|
Copper, Cu |
2.4-3 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.25-0.75 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤0.20 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
≤0.010 |
|
Others |
≤0.30 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy are given in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
1.87 g/cm3 |
0.0676 lb/in3 |
|
Melting point |
465-635°C |
869-1180°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of sand/permanent mold casting magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy are listed in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
248 MPa |
36000 psi |
|
Yield strength |
172 MPa |
25000 psi |
|
Shear modulus |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
|
Elastic modulus |
45 GPa |
6530 ksi |
|
Poisson's ratio |
0.27 |
0.27 |
|
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
4% |
4% |
|
Brinell hardness (500 kg load, 10 mm ball) |
55-65 |
55-65 |
Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 0.000-100°C/32-212°F) |
27 µm/m°C |
15 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity |
122 W/mK |
847 BTU in/hr.ft2.°F |
Other Designations
Other designations that are equivalent to magnesium ZC-63A-T6 alloy include:
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ASTM B 80
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EN 1753
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MC32110