ZP3

ZP 3 has a good thermal and electrical conductivity. Zinc casting alloy ZP 3 is much stronger than reinforced molded polymers. ZP 3 is most widely used in Europe and has high hardness and stability. Applications range from electronic components to door and bath fittings.

Mechanical Properties

Material Alloy Tensile Strength   Elongation   Hardness   Impact Strength   Young's Modulus   Yield Strength (0.2%)   Fatigue Strength   Creep Limit   Process
MPa
% in 50mm
Brinell (HB)
J
Gpa
MPa
Mpa
Mpa
Zinc
ZP3
280
10
83
57
85
200
48
80

Physical Properties

Material Alloy Density   Melting Point (Average +/- 50)   Coefficient of Thermal Expansion   Thermal Conductivity   Electrical Conductivity   Process
g/cm3
°C
µm/m°K
W / m K
% IACS
Zinc
ZP3
6.7
382
48
113
15

Composition

Zinc
% ZP3
Aluminum 3.7 - 4.3
Copper 0.1
Magnesium 0.025-0.06
Iron (max) 0.05
Lead (max) 0.005
Cadmium (max) 0.005
Tin (max) 0.002
Nickel (max) 0.02
Zinc Bal.
Manganese
Silicon 0.03
Other-Metallic
Titanium -
Chromium -
RoHS Compliant

 

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