Magnesium Alloy QE22A vs ZM10
Magnesium Alloy · grade comparison
Magnesium Alloy QE22A and ZM10 are both magnesium alloy grades. QE22A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for ZM10, about 39% more. QE22A is the more ductile: elongation 3% versus 2.5% for ZM10. QE22A runs hotter in service (250°C vs 130°C continuous) and QE22A conducts heat better (113 W/m·K vs 72 W/m·K). On the shop floor, QE22A welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100) and ZM10 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than QE22A (high, $$$$).
QE22AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ZM10Choose it when cost is the deciding factor.
QE22A vs ZM10: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Shear Modulus 17 GPa2.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35 · Tensile Strength (Ultimate) 260 MPa37.7 ksi · Shear Strength 150 MPa21.8 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 90 MPa13.1 ksi · Hardness, Brinell 80 HB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 1,000 J/kg·K0.24 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Castability
Same in both: Formability (cold) 10 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | QE22A | ZM10 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
QE22A vs ZM10 — frequently asked
Is QE22A stronger than ZM10?
Yes. QE22A has a typical yield strength of 195 MPa (28.3 ksi) against 140 MPa (20.3 ksi) for ZM10 — about 39% more. Tensile strength is 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) vs 260 MPa (37.7 ksi).
Which is cheaper, QE22A or ZM10?
ZM10 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while QE22A is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, QE22A or ZM10?
QE22A. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against good (55/100) for ZM10.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in QE22A and ZM10 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.