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Wrought magnesium-zinc, BIRMETAL-ZW6 (Birmetals Ltd.)[Extruded] (BIRMETAL-ZW6 (Extruded))
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Chemical Composition
Base Element
Mg (Magnesium)
Mg (Magnesium)
93.7 to 94.1
%
(estimate)
Zn (Zinc)
5.5
%
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
262
MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
338
MPa
Elongation
10
% strain
Other Information
Material Class
Nonferrous Alloy
Country
United Kingdom
Description
Extruded: 49,000 TS; 38,000 YS; 10 El. Heat treated: 51,000 TS; 42,000 YS; 8 El. For floor beams, aircraft structural members. High strength, good corrosion resistant. Shock resistant.
Designation
BIRMETAL-ZW6
Specification Type
Manufacturer's Specification
Specification Status
Obsolete
Source
Woldman's Engineering Alloys 9th ed. J. Frick Editor, ASM International 2000
Available forms
Extrusion
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