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ZK60A

UNS M16600

Description

ZK60A

MAGNESIUM ALLOY

Magnesium alloy ZK60A is a wrought magnesium base alloy containing zirconium and zinc. The alloy has increased strength obtained by artificial aging from the as-fabricated form. ZK60A is not considered to be weldable by conventional techniques due to hot-shortness cracking. However, resistance welding response is excellent. Friction stir welding can be used to join ZK60A to itself and other magnesium alloys. ZK60A, like all magnesium alloy forgings, machines faster than any other metal. Providing the geometry of the part allows, the limiting factor is the power and speed of the machine rather than the quality of the tool material.

General Information

Items	ZK60A-T5
Catalog	ACAM-Mg-A014
Density	1.83 g/cm³
Melting Range	520-635 °C

Chemical Component

Mg	Zn	Zr
94.0 min	4.8-6.2	0.45 min

* Unit: %

Typical Mechanical Properties

Items	ZK60A-T5
Tensile Strength	305 MPa
Yield Strength	215 MPa
Elongation at Break	16%
Poissons Ratio	0.35
Elastic Modulus	45 GPa
Shear Modulus	17 Gpa
Machinability	100

Material Forms

Magnesium alloy ZK60A is available in Rod, Bar and Billet.

Applications

Magnesium alloy ZK60A can be used in:

High strength parts for use in elevated temperatures of 150 ℃.
In areas requiring pressure tightness or machinability.
High strength parts for helicopters, satellites, rotor hubs, roadwheels, bicycle frames, missile frames, brake housings and landing gear struts.

* Technical data included herein should be used as a guideline only, and should not be construed as maximum or minimum values for specification or for final design, or for a particular use or application. The data may be revised anytime without notice.

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