Jul 29 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Introduction
Magnesium alloys contain a combination of magnesium with other metals such as aluminum, manganese, copper, zinc, silicon, rare earths and zirconium. These alloys are some of lightest structural metals available.
Magnesium AZ10A-F has moderate strength and is comparatively inexpensive. The following sections will discuss in detail about magnesium AZ10A-F alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy is outlined in the following table.
|
Element |
Content (%) |
|
Aluminum, Al |
1.20 |
|
Silicon, Si |
1.1 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.40 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.20 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
Remainder |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy are tabulated below.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
1.76 g/cm3 |
0.0636 lb/in3 |
|
Melting point |
630 - 645°C |
1170 - 1190°F |
Mechanical Properties
The following table shows mechanical properties of magnesium AZ10A-F extruded alloy.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength |
240 MPa |
34800 psi |
|
Yield strength |
155 MPa |
22500 psi |
|
Poisson’s ratio |
0.35 |
0.35 |
|
Elastic modulus |
45 GPa |
6526 ksi |
|
Elongation |
10% |
10% |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of magnesium AZ10A-F alloy are tabulated below.
|
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 |