Magnesium Elektron Elektron® RZ5 Magnesium Casting Alloy, UNS M16410

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Magnesium Elektron Elektron® RZ5 Magnesium Casting Alloy, UNS M16410
Categories:	Metal; Nonferrous Metal; Magnesium Alloy
Material Notes:	ELEKTRON RZ5 is a well proven magnesium casting alloy containing zinc, rare earths and zirconium. Used in the T5 condition, this high strength magnesium alloy is ideal for high integrity castings operating at ambient temperatures or up to 150°C. In addition to displaying excellent casting characteristics, the alloy is both pressure tight and weldable. Applications: The versatility of this alloy makes it of interest to a wide range of designers dealing with aerospace, automotive, military and electronic applications. Castings in ELEKTRON RZ5 are found in a wide range of applications including: Helicopter gearboxes Performance car components Video cameras Military equipment Computer parts Aircraft engines Power tools Vibration testing equipment Aircraft components Motorcycle wheels Information provided by Magnesium Elektron.
Key Words:	ASTM B80 ZE41A-T5; AMS 4439; MIL-M-46062; UNS M16410; MMPDS; BS 2L.128; BS2970 MAG5-TE; AIR 3380 RZ5; AFNOR G-Z4TR; DIN 1729 3.5101; Aircraft Number 3.6104; UNAVIA 816-02; EN 1753; EN MB 35110
Vendors:	Magnesium Elektron is the world leader in high strength magnesium alloys in rolled, extruded and cast forms. Phone (303) 589-3189 or visit www.magnesium-elektron.com. Click here to view all available suppliers for this material. Please click here if you are a supplier and would like information on how to add your listing to this material.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.84 g/cc

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Brinell	55 - 70
Hardness, Vickers	60 - 80
Tensile Strength at Break	>= 200 MPa	Min Design Specification per BS 2L.128
	>= 75.0 MPa @Temperature 300 °C
	>= 150 MPa @Temperature 200 °C
	>= 200 MPa @Temperature 100 °C
	218 MPa @Temperature 20.0 °C
	245 MPa @Temperature -196 °C
	208 - 234 MPa @Thickness 19.0 - 32.0 mm
	207 - 239 MPa @Thickness 32.0 - 45.0 mm
	214 - 237 MPa @Thickness 5.00 mm
	204 - 250 MPa @Thickness 15.0 mm
	204 - 251 MPa @Thickness 10.0 mm
	216 - 253 MPa @Thickness 19.0 mm
Tensile Strength, Yield	>= 135 MPa @Strain 0.2 %	Min Design Specification per BS 2L.128
	148 MPa @Strain 0.2 %
	60.0 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Temperature 300 °C
	115 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Temperature 200 °C
	135 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Temperature 100 °C
	142 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 19.0 - 32.0 mm
	139 - 146 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 32.0 - 45.0 mm
	139 - 153 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 5.00 mm
	133 - 165 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 15.0 mm
	139 - 162 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 19.0 mm
	146 - 188 MPa @Strain 0.2 %, Thickness 10.0 mm
Elongation at Break	>= 3.0 %	Min Design Specification per BS 2L.128
	0.50 % @Temperature -196 °C
	4.5 % @Temperature 22.0 °C
	5.0 % @Temperature 100 °C
	25 % @Temperature 200 °C
	40 % @Temperature 300 °C
	4.0 - 7.0 % @Thickness 5.00 mm
	3.0 - 8.0 % @Thickness 32.0 - 45.0 mm
	2.0 - 9.5 % @Thickness 10.0 mm
	3.5 - 9.0 % @Thickness 15.0 mm
	4.0 - 11 % @Thickness 19.0 mm
	7.0 - 9.0 % @Thickness 19.0 - 32.0 mm
Creep Strength	0.000 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.1% creep
	69.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	0.1% creep
	77.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.05% creep
	82.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	0.2% creep
	85.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.1% creep
	91.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	0.5% creep
	93.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.05% creep
	95.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.2% creep
	98.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.1% creep
	98.0 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.05% creep
	99.0 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	1% creep
	100 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	2% creep
	102 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 1.80e+6 sec	2% creep
	102 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.5% creep
	103 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	0.2% creep
	103 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.2% creep
	108 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 36000 sec	0.5% creep
	108 MPa @Temperature 150 °C, Time 360000 sec	1% creep
	111 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.1% creep
	111 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.2% creep
	117 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.2% creep
	117 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 3.60e+6 sec	0.5% creep
	118 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 360000 sec	0.5% creep
	119 MPa @Temperature 100 °C, Time 18000 sec	0.5% creep
Modulus of Elasticity	44.1 GPa
Compressive Yield Strength	130 - 150 MPa @Strain 0.2 %
Compressive Strength	330 - 365 MPa
Poissons Ratio	0.35
Fatigue Strength	60.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7 , Temperature 200 °C	Rotating bend
	65.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7 , Temperature 150 °C	Rotating bend
	70.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6 , Temperature 200 °C	Rotating bend
	80.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6 , Temperature 150 °C	Rotating bend
	85.0 MPa @# of Cycles 100000 , Temperature 200 °C	Rotating bend
	90.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7 , Temperature 20.0 °C	Rotating bend
	92.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6 , Temperature 20.0 °C	Rotating bend
	95.0 MPa @# of Cycles 100000 , Temperature 150 °C	Rotating bend
	105 MPa @# of Cycles 100000 , Temperature 20.0 °C	Rotating bend
	50.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7	"V" notched SCF3
	54.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6	"V" notched SCF3
	76.0 MPa @# of Cycles 100000	"V" notched SCF3
	88.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7	"U" notched SCF2
	90.0 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6	"U" notched SCF2
	100 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+7	Unnotched Rotating Bend, as cast
	102 MPa @# of Cycles 1.00e+6	Unnotched Rotating Bend, as cast
	105 MPa @# of Cycles 100000	"U" notched SCF2
	121 MPa @# of Cycles 100000	Unnotched Rotating Bend, as cast
Fracture Toughness	15.1 - 16.3 MPa-m½	K_IC
Shear Strength	138 MPa
Impact Test	0.700 J @Temperature -196 °C	Unnotched

Electrical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Electrical Resistivity	0.00000680 ohm-cm

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
CTE, linear	27.1 µm/m-°C
Specific Heat Capacity	0.960 J/g-°C
Thermal Conductivity	109 W/m-K
Melting Point	510 - 640 °C
Solidus	510 °C
Liquidus	640 °C
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	150 °C
Shrinkage	1.3 %	Pattern Makers Shrinkage Factor

Component Elements Properties	Original Value	Comments
Magnesium, Mg	92.3 - 95.3 %	As Balance
Rare Earths	0.80 - 1.7 %
Zinc, Zn	3.5 - 5.0 %
Zirconium, Zr	0.40 - 1.0 %

Descriptive Properties
Corrosion rate	320-480 mpy	ASTM B117 Salt spray test
Damping Index	1

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