AZ31B-H26
Material Data Sheet
Magnesium AZ31B-H26 alloy is available in the form of hard rolled sheets and is obtained by strain hardening and partial annealing of the base alloy AZ31B. This datasheet will elaborate on the properties and applications of this alloy.
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
|---|---|
| Magnesium, Mg | 96.0 |
| Aluminum, Al | 2.5 – 3.5 |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.6 – 1.4 |
| Manganese, Mn | ≤ 0.20 |
| Silicon, Si | ≤ 0.10 |
| Copper, Cu | ≤ 0.05 |
| Calcium, Ca | ≤ 0.04 |
| Iron, Fe | ≤ 0.005 |
| Nickel, Ni | ≤ 0.005 |
Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.77 g/cc | 0.0639 lb/in³ |
| Melting Point | 605 – 630 °C | 1120 – 1170 °F |
Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 275 MPa | 39900 psi |
| Yield Strength | 190 MPa | 27600 psi |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 130 MPa | 18900 psi |
| Ultimate Bearing Strength | 495 MPa | 71800 psi |
| Bearing Yield Strength | 275 MPa | 39900 psi |
| Elongation at Break | 10% | 10% |
| Elastic Modulus | 45 GPa | 6530 ksi |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Shear Modulus | 17 GPa | 2470 ksi |
| Shear Strength | 190 MPa | 27600 psi |
| Machinability | 100 | 100 |
Applications
Forgings in AZ31B-O find application in high strength
parts for:
- Aircraft Fuselage
- Cell phones and camera cases
- Textile Machinery
- Concrete Tools
