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Zamak 3 vs. K94200 Alloy

Zamak 3 belongs to the zinc alloys classification, while K94200 alloy belongs to the iron alloys. There are 22 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 Zamak 3 and the bottom bar is K94200 alloy.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 86
140
Elongation at Break, % 11
5.0 to 32
Poisson's Ratio 0.25
0.34
Shear Modulus, GPa 33
54
Shear Strength, MPa 210
330 to 410
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 280
500 to 710
Tensile Strength: Yield (Proof), MPa 210
270 to 650

Thermal Properties

Melting Onset (Solidus), °C 380
1440
Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 410
500
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 110
15
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 27
5.0

Electrical Properties

Electrical Conductivity: Equal Volume, % IACS 27
2.7
Electrical Conductivity: Equal Weight (Specific), % IACS 38
3.0

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 6.4
8.2

Common Calculations

Resilience: Ultimate (Unit Rupture Work), MJ/m3 28
35 to 130
Resilience: Unit (Modulus of Resilience), kJ/m3 260
250 to 1460
Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 7.5
9.8
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 23
21
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 12
17 to 24
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 15
17 to 22
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 43
3.7
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 8.6
49 to 70