Mechanical & Physical Properties of Almag 35

PropertyTypical
Ultimate Strength35,000 psi Minimum
40,000 psi Typical
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)18,000 psi Minimum
20,000 psi Typical
Elongation (In 2")9.0% Minimum
13.0% Typical
Brinell Hardness70
Fatigue Endurance Limit10,000 psi
Compressive Yield Strength23,500 psi
Compressive Ultimate Strength134,000 psi
Shearing Strength27,540 psi
Charpy Impact
Notched specimen - 90 degree V. notch specimen
Keyhole specimen
Unnotched specimen
10.5 ft-lbs
56.8 ft-lbs
4.95 ft-lbs
Specific Gravity2.62
Density.095 lbs/in3
Electrical resistivity @ 20º C44.676 Ohms per mil foot
Electrical conductivity, % IACS23.21%
Modulus of Elasticity10,300,000 psi
Solidification Range1165-1020 degree F
Patternmaker's Shrinkage.120 in/ft
Poisson's Ratio0.33
Non-Aluminum CompositionMagnesium- 6.2-7.5%
Manganese - .10-.20%
Copper - .10% Max.
Zinc - .10% Max.
Iron - .15% Max.
Silicon - .15% Max.
Beryllium - .005% Nom.
Boron - .001% Nom.
Titanium - .10-.20%
Sodium - .002% Max.