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| − | Zinc alloys are usually composed of 88-96% [ | + | Zinc alloys are usually composed of 88-96% [[zinc|zinc]], 4-11% [[aluminum|aluminum]], and 1-3% [[copper|copper]]. They melt in the range of 400-450C to form a molten liquid with good fluidity. Zinc alloys tend to be brittle and inflexible. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 9 May 2016
Description
Zinc alloys are usually composed of 88-96% Zinc, 4-11% Aluminum, and 1-3% Copper. They melt in the range of 400-450C to form a molten liquid with good fluidity. Zinc alloys tend to be brittle and inflexible.
Synonyms and Related Terms
alliages de zinc (Fr.); Zinklegierungen (Deut.); aleaciones de zinc (Esp.); zinklegeringen (Ned.); ligas de zinco (Port.)
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- David Matthews, Moldmaking and Casting FAQ, www.sfcmd.com/heavygear/faqs/moldmaking_faq.txt