Zinc Alloy Zn99.99-CR vs Zn99.99-O
Zinc Alloy · Zn99.99 temper comparison
Zn99.99-CR and Zn99.99-O are two conditions of the same zinc alloy grade, Zn99.99: CR (cold rolled) versus O (annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. Zn99.99-CR is the stronger of the two: yield strength 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Zn99.99-O, about 117% more; tensile strength follows at 145 MPa (21 ksi) vs 115 MPa (16.7 ksi). In exchange, Zn99.99-O is the more ductile: elongation 60% versus 40% for Zn99.99-CR, and Zn99.99-CR is harder (40 HB vs 30 HB). On the shop floor, Zn99.99-CR machines more easily (good vs fair).
Zn99.99-CRChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
Zn99.99-OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Zn99.99-CR vs Zn99.99-O: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all zinc 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 zinc 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 96 GPa13.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 39 GPa5.7 Msi · Bulk Modulus 70 GPa10.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.25
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.14 g/cm³0.26 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 420°C787 °F · Liquidus Temperature 420°C787 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 390 J/kg·K0.09 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 30 µm/m·K16.7 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 112 J/g48.2 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 100°C212 °F · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °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) -1.03 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 70 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 85 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 15%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every zinc alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Zn99.99-CR vs Zn99.99-O — frequently asked
Is Zn99.99-CR stronger than Zn99.99-O?
Yes. Zn99.99-CR has a typical yield strength of 65 MPa (9.43 ksi) against 30 MPa (4.35 ksi) for Zn99.99-O — about 117% more. Tensile strength is 145 MPa (21 ksi) vs 115 MPa (16.7 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CR or O?
CR is the default Zn99.99 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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, Zn99.99-CR or Zn99.99-O?
Zn99.99-CR. Its machinability rates good (60/100) against fair (50/100) for Zn99.99-O.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Zn99.99-CR and Zn99.99-O 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.