Zinc
MECHANICALPROPERTIES |
Zinc |
| Tensile strength, psi x 1000 |
41 |
| Yield strength, psi x 100
(0.2 pct offset) |
— |
| Sheer strength, psi x 1000 |
31 |
| Fatigue strength, psi x 1000 |
7 |
| Elongation, pct in 2 in. |
10 |
| Hardness (Brinell) |
82 |
| Specific gravity |
6.60 |
| Weight, lb/cu. in. |
0.24 |
Melting point (liquid), °F |
728 |
Thermal conductivity, CG5 |
0.27 |
Thermal expansion, in./in./°F x 106 |
15.2 |
Electrical conductivity,
pct of copper standard |
27 |
Modulus of elasticity, psi x 106 |
— |
Impact strength (Charpy), ft/lb |
43.0 |
CHARACTERISTICS |
Zinc |
Dimensional stability |
Good |
Corrosion resistance |
Fair |
Casting ease |
Excellent |
Part complexity |
Excellent |
Dimensional accuracy |
Excellent |
Die cost |
Low |
Machining cost |
Low |
Finishing cost |
Low |
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