AZ61A-F
Material Data Sheet
Magnesium AZ61A-F alloy is available in forged, extruded hollow shapes and extruded solid shapes. This alloy is relatively inexpensive and exhibits good strength. This datasheet will elaborate on the properties and applications of this alloy.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Magnesium, Mg | 92.0 |
| Aluminum, Al | 5.8 – 7.2 |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4 – 1.5 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤ 0.15 |
| Silicon, Si | ≤ 0.10 |
| Copper, Cu | ≤ 0.05 |
| Iron, Fe | ≤ 0.005 |
| Nickel, Ni | ≤ 0.005 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.80 g/cc | 0.065 lb/in³ |
| Melting Point | 418 °C | 418 °C |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness, Brinell | 50 | 50 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 280 MPa | 40600 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 165 MPa | 23900 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 14% | 14% |
| Tensile Modulus | 45.0 GPa | 6530 ksi |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 110 MPa | 16000 psi |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Fatigue Strength | 125 – 160 MPa | 18100 – 23200 psi |
| Mahcinability | 100% | 100% |
| Shear Modulus | 17.0 GPa | 2470 ksi |
Applications
Forgings in AZ61A find application in high strength
parts for:
- Hollow shape extrusions
- Solid extrusions
- Bearing caps
- Bearing housings
- Fitting
- Rocker arm supports
- Screw machine components
