Magnesium Alloy ZK60A As Extruded vs ZK60A-T6
Magnesium Alloy · ZK60A temper comparison
ZK60A As Extruded and ZK60A-T6 are two conditions of the same magnesium alloy grade, ZK60A: As Extruded (extruded bar/shape/tube in as-extruded (F) condition) versus T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. ZK60A-T6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 255 MPa (37 ksi) for ZK60A As Extruded, about 18% more; tensile strength follows at 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi). In exchange, ZK60A As Extruded is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 10% for ZK60A-T6, and ZK60A-T6 is harder (88 HB vs 68 HB).
ZK60A As ExtrudedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
ZK60A-T6Choose it when strength drives the design.
ZK60A As Extruded vs ZK60A-T6: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 16.5 GPa2.4 Msi · Bulk Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 1.83 g/cm³0.07 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 520°C968 °F · Liquidus Temperature 635°C1,175 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 121 W/m·K69.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F · 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 350 J/g150 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 150°C302 °F · Min Service Temperature -80°C-112 °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 Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 95 / 100 · Weldability 25 / 100 · Castability 40 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 20 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 300 MJ/kg128,977 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 30 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 20%
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.
ZK60A As Extruded vs ZK60A-T6 — frequently asked
Is ZK60A-T6 stronger than ZK60A As Extruded?
Yes. ZK60A-T6 has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 255 MPa (37 ksi) for ZK60A As Extruded — about 18% more. Tensile strength is 365 MPa (52.9 ksi) vs 340 MPa (49.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, As Extruded or T6?
F is the default ZK60A condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither As Extruded nor T6). 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.
When should I choose ZK60A As Extruded over ZK60A-T6?
Pick ZK60A As Extruded when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick ZK60A-T6 when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in ZK60A As Extruded and ZK60A-T6 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.