Zinc Mechanical Properties
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 |