Zinc Base Die Cast Alloy #5
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Specifications: ASTM B240*
| Element | Al% | Zn% | Mg% | Si% | Cu% | Fe% | Pb% |
| Maximum | 4.3 | BAL | 0.06 | 0.035 | 1.25 | 0.075 | 0.004 |
| Minimum | 3.9 | 0.03 | -- | 0.75 | -- | -- | |
| Element | Sn% | Cd% | Ni% | Mn% | Cr% | Ti% | Sb% |
| Maximum | 0.002 | 0.003 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.02 | X | X |
| Minimum | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
*Ritchey Metals will adjust these specifications to suit the
needs of an individual customer upon request.
Properties
| Mechanical | Die Cast |   |
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| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 48 psi x 103 (328 Mpa) | ||||
| Yield Strength - 0.2% Offset | 33 psi x 103 (228 Mpa) | ||||
| Elongation | 7% in 2" | ||||
| Shear Strength | 38 psi x 103 (262 Mpa) | ||||
| Hardness: Brinell | 91 | ||||
| Impact Strength | 48 ft-lb (65 J) | ||||
| 1/4 in2 specimen unnotched | |||||
| Fatigue Strength Rotary Bend | 8.2 psi x 103 (57 Mpa) | ||||
| 5 x 108 cycles | |||||
| Comprehensive Yield Strength | 87 psi x 103 (600 Mpa) | ||||
| 0.1% Offset | |||||
| Modulus of Elasticity | 12.4 psi x 106 (85.5 Mpa x 103) | ||||
| Physical | |||||
| Density | .24 lb/in3 (6.6 g/cm3) | ||||
| Melting Range | 717-727oF (380-386oC) | ||||
| Electrical Conductivity | 26% IACS | ||||
| Thermal Conductivity | 62.9 BTU/ft/hr/oF (108.9 W/m/hr/ oC) |
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| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 15.2 microinches/in/oF (27.4 microinches/mm/oC) |
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| 68-212oF(100-200oC) | |||||
| Specific Heat | 0.10 BTU/lb/oF (419 J/kg/oC)) | ||||
| Pattern or Die Shrinkage | 0.007 in/in | ||||
Availability
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Bar Ingot Bundle - Self-palletizing or on wooden pallets
Margash Bundle - Self-palletizing or on wooden pallets
Small Sow
Ritchey Metals routinely works with customers to alter our products to fit specific needs.
