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ASTM ZK61A-T6
Category Magnesium Alloy

Composition
ElementWeight %
Zn  6.00 
Zr  0.70 

Mechanical Properties
Properties Conditions 
T (°C)Treatment
Density (×1000 kg/m3) 1.77-1.83 25  
Poisson's Ratio 0.35 25  
Elastic Modulus (GPa) 44.8 25  
Tensile Strength (Mpa) 310.0  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 
Yield Strength (Mpa) 195.0 
Elongation (%) 10.0 
Reduction in Area (%)  
Hardness (HB500) 70  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 
Shear Strength (MPa) 180  25  T6 (sand casting, permanent mold casting) 
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