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ASTM HK31A-T6
Category Magnesium Alloy

Composition
ElementWeight %
Th  3.30 
Zr  0.70 

Mechanical Properties
Properties Conditions 
T (°C)Treatment
Density (×1000 kg/m3) 1.79 25  
Poisson's Ratio 0.35 25  
Elastic Modulus (GPa) 44.8 25  
Tensile Strength (Mpa) 220.0  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 
Yield Strength (Mpa) 105.0 
Elongation (%) 8.0 
Reduction in Area (%)  
Hardness (HB500) 55  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 
Shear Strength (MPa) 145  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 

Thermal Properties
Properties Conditions 
T (°C)Treatment
Thermal Conductivity (W/m-K) 92.05  0  T6 
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