Genesis Alloys (Ningbo) Limited

Standard Zinc Alloys

Products
- Standard Zinc Alloys
  - #2
  - #3
  - #4
  - #5
  - #8
  - #12
  - #27
  - ACuZinc 5
- Customized Zinc Alloys
  - G-Force
  - MD1
  - MD2
  - MD5
  - MDX
  - MDX2
  - MD15
  - S3
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- Automotive Components
- Bathroom
- Hardware
- Locks & Security
- Telecommunications
- Toys & Gifts
- Zippers
- Fashion Accessories & Hardware
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The most widely used zinc alloy, #3 maintains a balance of desirable physical and mechanical properties with excellent castability and long-lasting dimensional stability. In addition, #3 is particularly suitable for surface treatment such as electroplating, painting and chromizing.

Applications

Automotive, locks, fittings, fashion accessories, toys and gifts, telecommunications, mechanical components, sports equipment, bathroom hardware, zippers, ceiling fans, electronics, tableware, silverware and gas regulators

Typical Properties

Typical Physical Properties:

Density (g/cm³): 6.6
Melting Range (^oC): 381- 387
Electrical Conductivity (% IACS): 27
Thermal Conductivity (100^oC, W/m ‧ K): 113.0
Specific Heat (J/kg ‧ K): 419
Die Shrinkage (mm/mm): 0.007
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (20-100^oC, μm/m/^oC): 27.4

Typical Mechanical Properties:

Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa): 283
Impact Strength (J): 58
Elongation (%): 10
Hardness (HB): 82
Shear Strength (MPa): 214
Yield Strength (0.2%, MPa): 221
Fatigue Strength (5 x 10⁸ cycles, MPa): 48
Compressive Yield Strength (0.1%, MPa): 414

Compliance with International Standards

RoHS, ISO 301, China GB/T 8738, Europe EN 1774, Japan JISH 2201, U.S. ASTM B240, Australia AS 1881

Packaging

Average Mass per Slab (kg): 10
Slab Dimensions (mm): 480 x 110 x 45

Average Mass per Bundle (kg): 1,100 ± 50
Bundle Dimensions (mm): 460 x 960 x 610
Number per Bundle: 112