Z n A l 4
EN1774 ZL0400, ASTM B86 (AG 40 A), R301(ZnAl4)
Mazak 3 has a very desirable combination of mechanical and physical properties which, coupled with its ability to be cast by the hot chamber diecasting process, makes this the most widely used alloy. It has many wide-ranging application including automotive engineering, builders hardware, locks, toys and giftware.
Mazak 3 is unsurpassed in its ability to take a variety of surface finishes such as electroplating, powder coating, anodising, etc. for both decorative purposes and as an extra protection for extra-ordinarily severe corrosive environments. It is readily machined and good formability assists assembly and forming processes.
Mazak 3 is available in standard or claw end ingot forms.
Mechanical Properties |
As-cast |
Aged |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
283 |
241 |
Shear Strength (MPa) |
214 |
|
Elongation (% in 51mm) |
10 |
16 |
Hardness (Brinell - 500Kg) |
82 |
72 |
Impact Strength (Energy, Joules) |
58.3 |
55.6 |
Fatigue Strength 5 x 108 cycles (MPa) |
47.6 |
|
Physical properties |
|
Density |
6.7 Kg/dm3 at 21°C |
Solidification shrinkage |
1.17% |
Casting shrinkage |
0.6% (pressure diecast) |
Freezing range |
381 - 387°C |
Casting temperature |
400 - 420°C |
Specific heat capacity |
418.7 J/Kg/°C at 20 - 100°C |
Thermal expansion |
27.4 x 10-6 linear per °C at 20 - 100°C |
Thermal conductivity |
113 W/m/hr/m2/°C at 70 - 140°C |
Electrical conductivity |
27% IACS |
Electrical resistance |
6.3694 μ ohm cm at 20°C |
TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Alloying elements |
|
Aluminum |
4.0% |
Magnesium |
0.05% |
Impurities |
|
Iron |
< 0.01% |
Lead |
< 0.003% |
Cadmium |
< 0.003% |
Tin |
< 0.001% |
Nickel |
< 0.001% |
Silicon |
< 0.02% |
Copper |
< 0.03% |