The Effects of Zinc in an Alloy
Aluminum is a common collaborator with magnesium, along with zinc. This metal is best known for its effects on the body. However, it has great effects on alloy metals, especially magnesium. Magnesium alloys are a growing part of the sheet metal industry, a move from the die cast sector that has succumbed to magnesium alloy’s advantages over steel. With zinc in the mix, the alloy seems to be what manufacturers need to update their products in quality and performance.
Zinc Properties
When used in an alloy, zinc is very strong and is treatable with heat. They are best known for their use is die-casting. Zinc makes the metal product look as though it is plastic, in the complex shapes it is capable of creating and the fine finish that the metal produces for the product surface. Zinc alloys themselves are often compared to thermoplastics because of the sleek and intricate aesthetics. Another property that draws manufacturers to zinc is the metal’s low cost. Only a small amount of zinc is used in the alloy mix. No large amount is needed to produce the aesthetics desired.
When zinc is used in an alloy, it brings additional strength to the mix. It also makes the metal creep resistant or able to maintain its strength under heavy loads while in high temperatures. It also enhances the alloy’s ability to be resistant to vibrations and noise.
In the Sheets
Magnesium sheets are comprised of different variations of the alloy, depending on the intended usage. It is usually mixed with aluminum and magnesium to create a sheet that is strong, flexible and light. The sheets are used in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, medicine and sports. The alloy is used to make artificial body parts, automobile frames, and sports equipment. Appearance of the metal is valued in these fields where the look of the equipment, car or plane is as important as performance. In zinc, sheet metal fabricators have found the material that fits these criteria.
About the Author
nanoMAG products, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a subsidiary of Thixomat, Inc. a company with more than 20 years experience in the research, development, and marketing of technologies for the production of products utilizing magnesium alloy. NanoMAG supplies precision magnesium sheet and short-run specialty alloys to diverse industries. Contact nanoMAG for more information about magnesium applications and how your project can benefit from it.
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