1. Used in 3C (cell phone / camera / computer)
2. Dimension as client's requirement
AZ31B Sheet, Plate, Block and coil
APPLICATIONS
Sheet and plate in AZ31B find application in medium strength service at temperatures below 150°C. Diverse uses including aerospace, aircraft, concrete tools, 3C (cell phone / camera / computer), speaker cones and textile machinery can all benefit from light weight AZ31B.
AZ31B is non-magnetic and has high electrical and thermal conductivity filling the requirements for RFI and EMI shielding in the electronics and computer industries.
Superplastic forming of AZ31B sheet at elevated temperatures allows production of a wide variety of intricate parts for automotive uses. Monocoque construction utilizing formed sheet can be adapted to many commercial applications.
SPECIFICATIONS
ASTM B90/B90M-07; AMS 4375; AMS 4376; AMS 4377
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Al: 2.5-3.5%; Zn: 0.7-1.3%; Mn: 0.20 – 1.0%; Mg: Balance
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density: 1.78
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 26.8 x 10-6K-1
Specific heat: 1040 Jkg-1k-1
Thermal conductivity: 76.9Wm-1k-1
Electrical resistivity: 92nΩm
Modulus of elasticity: 45 x 109Pa
Poissons ratio: 0.35
Melting range: 566 - 632°C
HEAT TREATMENT
No thermal treatment is available for increasing the strength of this alloy after fabrication.
WELDABILITY
Excellent weldability with gas shielded arc using AZ61A (preferred) or AZ92A filler rod; post weld stress relief is required to prevent stress corrosion cracking. Resistance welding is excellent.
MACHINING
AZ31B, like all magnesium alloy sheet and plate, machines faster than any other metal. Providing the geometry of the part allows, the limiting factor is the power and speed of the machine rather than the quality of the tool material. The power required per cubic centimeter of metal removed varies from 9 to 14 watts per minute depending on machining operation.
DENT RESISTANCE
Weight for weight, AZ31B-H24 has proven to be superior to competitive materials in its resistance to denting at moderate energy levels.Dent Resistance of 1mm Gauge Sheet (Dent depth in mm from 25mm spherical redius indentor on 350mm span)
| Impact Energy 0.34 J | Impact Energy 0.62 J | Impact Energy 1.25 J |
AZ21B-H24 6061 – T6 3003 – H14 5052 – H34 2024 – T6 SAE 1010 Mild Steel | 0.66 0.94 2.24 1.55 0.99 1.09 | 1.42 1.52 3.23 2.41 1.52 1.70 | 2.34 2.46 4.90 3.35 2.29 2.67 |
SURFACE TREATMENT
All the normal chromating, anodizing, plating, and finishing treatment are readily applicable. AZ31B also responds well to plasma electrolytic oxidation finishing.
