Aug 5 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Applications
Introduction
Magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy has pressure tightness, good castability and damping capacity, and creep resistant at 245°C (473°F)
The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium EZ33A-T5alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
93 |
Neodymium, Nd |
2.5-4 |
Zinc. Zn |
2-3.1 |
Zirconium, Zr |
0.50-1 |
Copper, Cu |
≤ 0.10 |
Nickel, Ni |
≤ 0.010 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.80 g/cm³ |
0.0650 lb/in³ |
Melting point |
545-645°C |
1010-1190°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium EZ33A-T5 cast alloy are outlined in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
160 MPa |
23200 psi |
Yield strength (@strain 0.200 %) |
110 MPa |
16000 psi |
Elongation at break |
2% |
2% |
Poisson's ratio |
0.32 |
0.32 |
Elastic modulus |
45 GPa |
6530 ksi |
Shear modulus |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
Hardness, Brinell |
50 |
50 |
Hardness, Rockwell E |
59 |
59 |
Machinability |
100 |
100 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy are highlighted in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@0.000-100°C/32-212°F) |
26.4 µm/m°C |
14.7 µin/in°F |
Thermal conductivity |
99.5 W/mK |
691 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
The other designations used to denote magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy are listed below:
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EN 1753 MC65120
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AMS 4442
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ASTM B 80
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ASTM B 199
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ASTM B 403
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SAE J465
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Old SAE 506
Applications
The main application of magnesium EZ33A-T5 alloy is in commercial and military pressure-tight sand and permanent-mold castings that are relatively free from microporosity, and used in T5 condition for applications requiring good strength properties up to 260°C.