Jul 31 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Introduction
Magnesium AZ31B T1 wrought alloy mainly consists of magnesium and aluminum. This data sheet will elaborate on the properties and applications of magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
Balance |
Aluminum, Al |
3 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.78 g/cc |
0.0643 lb/in³ |
Melting Point |
605-630°C |
1120-1170°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy are listed in the table below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile Strength |
241-290 MPa |
35000-42100 psi |
Yield strength (@strain 0.200%) |
150-220 MPa |
21800-31900 psi |
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
12-21 % |
12-21% |
Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient |
26 µm/m°C |
14.4 µin/in°F |
Thermal Conductivity |
84 W/mK |
583 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
Some of the other designations that are used to denote magnesium AZ31B T1 alloy are:-