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K93600 Alloy vs. Zamak 5

K93600 alloy belongs to the iron alloys classification, while Zamak 5 belongs to the zinc alloys. There are 21 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (15, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is K93600 alloy and the bottom bar is Zamak 5.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 140
87
Elongation at Break, % 5.0 to 35
6.3
Shear Strength, MPa 320 to 380
260
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 480 to 810
330
Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof), MPa 280 to 750
240

Thermal Properties

Maximum Temperature: Mechanical, °C 440
95
Melting Onset (Solidus), °C 1430
380
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 520
410
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 13
110
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 7.3
27

Electrical Properties

Electrical Conductivity: Equal Volume, % IACS 2.2
26
Electrical Conductivity: Equal Weight (Specific), % IACS 2.4
37

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 8.1
6.4

Common Calculations

Resilience: Ultimate (Unit Rupture Work), MJ/m3 21 to 280
19
Resilience: Unit (Modulus of Resilience), kJ/m3 280 to 2050
330
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 9.4
7.5
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 21
23
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 16 to 28
14
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 17 to 24
16
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 3.1
42
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 34 to 57
9.9