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Wrought magnesium-zinc, ZW.1 (Birmetals Ltd.)
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Chemical Composition
Base Element
Mg (Magnesium)
Mg (Magnesium)
98 to 98.4
%
(estimate)
Zn (Zinc)
1.2
%
Zr (Zirconium)
0.4 to 0.8
%
Balance
Mg (Magnesium)
Composition Note
Mg is listed as a Balance element for this material, but its % value is not listed in the specification. The value shown is a calculated one.
Mechanical Properties
Yield Strength
14 to 22
ksi
Ultimate Tensile Strength
28 to 33.9
ksi
Elongation
8 to 10
% strain
Vickers Hardness
55 to 75
HV
Other Information
Material Class
Nonferrous Alloy
Country
United Kingdom
Description
Plate, sheet, strip, extruded sections. 28,000-34,000 TS; 14,000-22,000 Proof Stress (0.1%); 8-10 El; 55-75 VDH. Medium strength, good corrosion resistance; for structural components.
Designation
ZW.1
Specification Type
Manufacturer's Specification
Specification Status
Obsolete
Source
Woldman's Engineering Alloys 9th ed. J. Frick Editor, ASM International 2000
Available forms
Extrusion
,
Plate
,
Sheet
,
Strip
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Organizations
Birmetals Ltd. (Birmabright Works)
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