Aug 13 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Applications
Introduction
Magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy is known to possess high strength and medium weldability.
The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
96.4 |
Zinc, Zn |
3 |
Zirconium, Zr |
0.6 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.82 g/cm³ |
0.0658 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium ZK31-T5 forgings alloy are outlined in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
290 MPa |
42000 psi |
Yield strength |
207 MPa |
30000 psi |
Elastic modulus |
45 GPa |
6530 ksi |
Shear modulus |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
Poisson's ratio |
0.35 |
0.35 |
Elongation at break |
7% |
7% |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy are highlighted in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@0.000-100°C/ 32-212°F) |
26 µm/m°C |
14.4 µin/in°F |
Applications
Magnesium ZK31-T5 alloy is used in the following applications:
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Highly stressed aerospace castings