Ultimate Tensile Strength of Zinc Alloys
Zinc alloys typically exhibit good tensile strength, making them suitable for various applications. The specific tensile strength of zinc alloys can vary depending on the alloy composition, processing, and heat treatment.
The following table provides a curated list of ultimate tensile strength values for common zinc alloys.
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| UNS | Composition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AC41A (Zamak 5) | Z35531 | Zn-4Al-1Cu-0.05Mg | 328 |
| AC43A (Zamak 2) | Z35541 | Zn-4Al-2.5Cu-0.04Mg | 358 |
| AG40A (Zamak 3) | Z33520 | Zn-4Al-0.04Mg | 283 |
| AG40B (Zamak 7) | Z33523 | Zn-4Al-0.015Mg | 283 |
| Copper-hardened rolled zinc | Z44330 | Zn-1.0Cu | 170 - 210 |
| ILZRO 16 | Zn-1.25Cu-0.2Ti-0.15Cr | 230 | |
| Korloy 2684 | Zn-22Al | 310 - 380 | |
| Rolled zinc | Z21210 | Zn-0.08Pb | 134 - 159 |
| Rolled zinc | Z21220 | Zn-0.06Pb-0.06Cd | 145 - 173 |
| Rolled zinc | Z21540 | Zn-0.3Pb-0.03Cd | 160 - 200 |
| Rolled zinc alloy | Z45330 | Zn-1.0Cu-0.01Mg | 200 - 276 |
| Sluch casting alloy A | Z34510 | Zn-4.75Al-0.25Cu | 193 |
| Sluch casting alloy B | Z30500 | Zn-5.5Al | 172 |
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References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018.