Jul 31 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Introduction
Magnesium AZ10A-F alloy is a low cost alloy that exhibits moderate strength. This data sheet will elaborate on the properties and applications of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
98 |
|
Aluminum, Al |
1-1.5 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.20-0.60 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
≥0.20 |
|
Copper, Cu |
≤0.10 |
|
Silicon, Si |
≤0.10 |
|
Calcium, Ca |
≤0.040 |
|
Iron, Fe |
≤0.0050 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
≤0.0050 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy are given in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
1.76 g/cc |
0.0636 lb/in³ |
|
Melting Point |
630-645°C |
1170-1190°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy are listed in the table below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile Strength |
240 MPa |
34800 psi |
|
Yield strength (@strain 0.200%) |
155 MPa |
22500 psi |
|
Compressive Yield Strength (at 0.2% offset) |
69 MPa |
10000 psi |
|
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
10% |
10% |
|
Elastic Modulus (in tension) |
45 GPa |
6530 ksi |
|
Poisson's ratio |
0.35 |
0.35 |
|
Shear Modulus (estimated from similar Mg alloys) |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 0.000-100°C/32-212°F) |
26.6 µm/m°C |
14.8 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal Conductivity |
110 W/mK |
763 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
Some of the other designations that are used to denote magnesium AZ10A-F alloy are: