Magnesium Alloy HM21A-T8 vs Magnesium Alloy K1A-F
Property comparison of Magnesium Alloy HM21A-T8 and Magnesium Alloy K1A-F, both magnesium alloy.
| Property | Magnesium Alloy HM21A-T8 | Magnesium Alloy K1A-F | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 172 MPa | 55 MPa | -68% |
| Tensile strength | 234 MPa | 179 MPa | -24% |
| Elongation | 11 % | 19 % | +73% |
| Elastic modulus | 73,000 MPa | 73,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 26,000 MPa | 26,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
| Density | 1,750 kg/m³ | 1,750 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 96 W/m·K | 96 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 1,000 J/kg·K | 1,000 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000026 1/K | 0.000026 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 540 °C | 540 °C | 0% |
Difference is Magnesium Alloy K1A-F relative to Magnesium Alloy HM21A-T8. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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