Magnesium Alloy Specifications

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The magnesium alloy specifications tables below will provide details about the metal. The first table provides information on the mechanical properties of the alloy, including its tensile and yield strength. The second table indicates the physical properties of the same alloy, including its density and electrical conductivity. The final table provides the actual chemical breakdown of the same magnesium alloy specifications.

Mechanical Properties

Specific Alloys

Properties	AZ91D
Tensile Strength (ksi)	33
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)	23
Elongation (% in 2")	3
Shear Strength (ksi)	20
Hardness (Brinell)	63

Physical Properties

Specific Alloys

Properties	AZ91D
Density (lb./ci)	.065
Melting Point (°F)	--
Electrical Conductivity (%IACS)	11.2
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (68-212°F) (µin/in/°F)	14.4

ASTM Chemical Specifications (% by weight)

Specific Alloys

Properties	AZ91D
Al	8.5-9.5
Zn	0.45-0.9
Mn	0.15 min.
Si	0.02 max.
Cu	0.015 max.
Ni	0.001 max.
Fe	0.005 max.
Fe/Mn	0.032 max.
Others	0.01 max.

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