Magnesium Alloy AZ61B AS-WELDED vs AZ61B-T5
Magnesium Alloy · AZ61B temper comparison
AZ61B AS-WELDED and AZ61B-T5 are two conditions of the same magnesium alloy grade, AZ61B: AS-WELDED (as-welded deposit) versus T5 (cooled from hot working and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. AZ61B-T5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for AZ61B AS-WELDED, about 56% more; tensile strength follows at 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). AZ61B-T5 is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 8% for AZ61B AS-WELDED, and AZ61B-T5 is harder (65 HB vs 55 HB).
AZ61B-T5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AZ61B AS-WELDED vs AZ61B-T5: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all magnesium alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all magnesium alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 17 GPa2.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 1.8 g/cm³0.07 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 510°C950 °F · Liquidus Temperature 620°C1,148 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,000 J/kg·K0.24 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 26 µm/m·K14.4 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 370 J/g159 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 120°C248 °F · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -1.55 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Castability 50 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 350 MJ/kg150,473 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 30 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 25%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every magnesium alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
AZ61B AS-WELDED vs AZ61B-T5 — frequently asked
Is AZ61B-T5 stronger than AZ61B AS-WELDED?
Yes. AZ61B-T5 has a typical yield strength of 250 MPa (36.3 ksi) against 160 MPa (23.2 ksi) for AZ61B AS-WELDED — about 56% more. Tensile strength is 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, AS-WELDED or T5?
F is the default AZ61B condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither AS-WELDED nor T5). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, AZ61B AS-WELDED or AZ61B-T5?
AZ61B-T5, by a small margin. Both rate excellent for machinability — 95/100 against 90/100 for AZ61B AS-WELDED; for welding the order is AZ61B AS-WELDED first (very good, 70/100) then AZ61B-T5 (good, 65/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AZ61B AS-WELDED and AZ61B-T5 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.