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80-silver 20-cadmium-oxide vs. Zamak 5

80-silver 20-cadmium-oxide belongs to the otherwise unclassified metals classification, while Zamak 5 belongs to the zinc alloys. There are 8 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (27, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is 80-silver 20-cadmium-oxide and the bottom bar is Zamak 5.

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Material Properties

Density, g/cm3 9.9
6.4
Electrical Conductivity: Equal Volume, % IACS 63 to 77
26
Electrical Conductivity: Equal Weight (Specific), % IACS 57 to 70
37
Elongation at Break, % 1.1 to 15
6.3
Shear Strength, MPa 190 to 220
260
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 8.8 to 12
14
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 10 to 13
16
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 310 to 440
330