Zinc Aluminum Alloys - Revision history

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	**[[Metal Casting Safety]]		**[[Metal Casting Safety]]
	**[[Metal Fume Fever]] / [[Zinc Fume Safety]] (Same issues as [[Welding Galvanized Metal]] )		**[[Metal Fume Fever]] / [[Zinc Fume Safety]] (Same issues as [[Welding Galvanized Metal]] )
			*[https://www.teck.com/media/Zinc_Metal_SDS.pdf A SDS by [[Teck Metals]] titled “ Zinc Metal (including aluminum alloys)” ]
			**Main section of interest was Section 5. [[Fire-fighting Measures]]
			**Morphology of the metal is important, giant sheet (which is VERY stable) vs powder (akin to a [[Magnesium Firestarter]] or [[Flameless Ration Heater]] etc)
			***Important to know though with things like [[Scrapyards]] and [[SLM]] / [[EBM]] [[3D Printing]] etc

	=3D Printing and Housing Applications=		=3D Printing and Housing Applications=

Eric: Added some more links under the “External Links” section

2026-04-20T14:22:05Z

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	*[https://youtu.be/8IBWICVNfz4 A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )		*[https://youtu.be/8IBWICVNfz4 A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )
	*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)		*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)
			*[https://trends.google.com/explore?q=Zinc-aluminum%2520alloy%2Czinc%2520aluminum%2520alloy&date=all&geo=US [[Google Trends]] search for Zinc Aluminum Alloys vs Zinc-Aluminum Alloys]
			**Zinc Aluminum is more common than Zinc-Aluminum, at least in google searches, therefore is probably the better form to use.
			**Granted if anyone in industry etc knows more (for instance in actual literature/internal documents if Zinc-Aluminum is used for clarity etc switching to that may indeed make sense!)


	[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]		[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]

Eric: Added some more information

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	=Sourcing=		=Sourcing=
	*$5/lb [https://www.google.com/search?q=za+alloy&sxsrf=ALeKk02-WIgzrGcAnfyKcU5UxQUmNESx0w:1613446937028&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAkq6cvu3uAhXLKs0KHTucB5UQ_AUoAnoECBgQBA&biw=2133&bih=1013#spd=9465205602568804628]		*$5/lb [https://www.google.com/search?q=za+alloy&sxsrf=ALeKk02-WIgzrGcAnfyKcU5UxQUmNESx0w:1613446937028&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAkq6cvu3uAhXLKs0KHTucB5UQ_AUoAnoECBgQBA&biw=2133&bih=1013#spd=9465205602568804628]
			*[[RotoMetals]] $21.99 Per 4 lb Ingot, ~5.5 USD per Pound
			*[https://www.rotometals.com/zamak-za-12-ingot-aluminum-10-5-11-5-copper-0-5-1-2-zinc-balance/ Link to the 4 Pound ZA-12 Ingot RotoMetals Source]

			=Safety=
			*Re:
			**[[Metal Casting Safety]]
			**[[Metal Fume Fever]] / [[Zinc Fume Safety]] (Same issues as [[Welding Galvanized Metal]] )

	=3D Printing and Housing Applications=		=3D Printing and Housing Applications=

Eric: Fixed an External Link

2023-06-06T05:44:08Z

Fixed an External Link

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	*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamak The Wikipedia Page on Zamak]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamak The Wikipedia Page on Zamak]
	**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Zamak#ASTM_8240_Standards_Not_Current It is supposedly not current in standards/terminology used however]		**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Zamak#ASTM_8240_Standards_Not_Current It is supposedly not current in standards/terminology used however]
	*[~~The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores~~ A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )		*[https://youtu.be/8IBWICVNfz4 A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )
	*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)		*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)

	[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]		[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]

Eric: Minor Clarification

2023-06-06T05:43:28Z

Minor Clarification

Eric: Added some more information

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	=Basics=		=Basics=
	*Zinc Aluminum Alloys are alloys that melt at low temperature (431C) [https://www.dynacast.com/za-27---zinc-aluminum] and have 60ksi tensile strength. They display the low melting point slightly smaller than that of zinc, with strength significantly greater than that of aluminum (45 ksi). [https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&hs=K2a&ei=tC2eXMDoMMOWtQXr84LoCg&q=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&oq=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.32433.37210..37366...0.0..0.120.2675.20j8......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131.CMPldCbJo1o].		*Zinc Aluminum Alloys are alloys that melt at low temperature (431C) [https://www.dynacast.com/za-27---zinc-aluminum] and have 60ksi tensile strength. They display the low melting point slightly smaller than that of zinc, with strength significantly greater than that of aluminum (45 ksi). [https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&hs=K2a&ei=tC2eXMDoMMOWtQXr84LoCg&q=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&oq=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.32433.37210..37366...0.0..0.120.2675.20j8......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131.CMPldCbJo1o].
			*Sometimes Referred to by the Brand Name "Zamak"
	*Majority of composition is Zinc - commonly - 8, 12, 27%		*Majority of composition is Zinc - commonly - 8, 12, 27%
	*ZA alloys not only show the best melt/strength properties of each component metal. They show IMPROVED melt point (430 compared to 660C for Aluminum) - strength (30% stronger)properties compared to their components.		*ZA alloys not only show the best melt/strength properties of each component metal. They show IMPROVED melt point (430 compared to 660C for Aluminum) - strength (30% stronger)properties compared to their components.

Eric: Marked some dead links for necromancy

2023-06-06T05:35:38Z

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	*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]
	*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )		*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )
	*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy]		*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)

	[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]]		[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]

Eric: Moved some stuff around

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	=Machinability=		=Machinability=
	*ZA 12 is machinable and 120 [[Brinell Hardness]], same as mild steel		*ZA 12 is machinable and 120 [[Brinell Hardness]], same as mild steel

	~~=Links=~~
	*'''Stovetop production of ZA alloy''' - [http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm]
	*Wikipedia - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium]]
	*[[ZA Alloy Bushings]]
	*Melting temperatures, hardness, and other properties - [https://www.eazall.com/Gravity-Casting-Alloys]		*Melting temperatures, hardness, and other properties - [https://www.eazall.com/Gravity-Casting-Alloys]

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	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=
			*[[ZA Alloy Bushings]]
	*[[Aluminum Alloys]]		*[[Aluminum Alloys]]
	*[[Alloys]]		*[[Alloys]]
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	*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]
	*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )		*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )
			*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy]

	[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]]		[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]]

Eric: Finished the page out

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+*Zinc Aluminum Alloys are alloys that melt at low temperature (431C) [https://www.dynacast.com/za-27---zinc-aluminum] and have 60ksi tensile strength. They display the low melting point slightly smaller than that of zinc, with strength significantly greater than that of aluminum (45 ksi). [https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&hs=K2a&ei=tC2eXMDoMMOWtQXr84LoCg&q=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&oq=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.32433.37210..37366...0.0..0.120.2675.20j8......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131.CMPldCbJo1o].
 *Majority of composition is Zinc - commonly - 8, 12, 27%
 *ZA alloys not only show the best melt/strength properties of each component metal. They show IMPROVED melt point (430 compared to 660C for Aluminum) - strength (30% stronger)properties compared to their components.
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 =For Hot Dip Galvanizing=
 *ZA alloy with a very small concentration of aluminum is used in galvanizing to reduce the thickness of the intermetallic alloy layer [https://www.galvinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2017/05/GalvInfoNote_2_4.pdf]

Marcin: /* 3D Printing and Housing Applications */

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3D Printing and Housing Applications

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	*Zinc and ZA alloys melt readily at around 420C, as low as 375C - and can possibly be 3D printed through a melting nozzle.		*Zinc and ZA alloys melt readily at around 420C, as low as 375C - and can possibly be 3D printed through a melting nozzle.
	*Zinc is also the materials of galvanizing - a critical ingredient of lifetime design with metals.		*Zinc is also the materials of galvanizing - a critical ingredient of lifetime design with metals.

			=For Hot Dip Galvanizing=
			*ZA alloy with a very small concentration of aluminum is used in galvanizing to reduce the thickness of the intermetallic alloy layer [https://www.galvinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2017/05/GalvInfoNote_2_4.pdf]

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	*Zinc Aluminum Alloys are alloys that melt at low temperature (431C) [https://www.dynacast.com/za-27---zinc-aluminum] and have 60ksi tensile strength. They display the low melting point slightly smaller than that of zinc, with strength significantly greater than that of aluminum (45 ksi). [https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&hs=K2a&ei=tC2eXMDoMMOWtQXr84LoCg&q=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&oq=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.32433.37210..37366...0.0..0.120.2675.20j8......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131.CMPldCbJo1o].		*Zinc Aluminum Alloys are alloys that melt at low temperature (431C) [https://www.dynacast.com/za-27---zinc-aluminum] and have 60ksi tensile strength. They display the low melting point slightly smaller than that of zinc, with strength significantly greater than that of aluminum (45 ksi). [https://www.google.com/search?client=ubuntu&hs=K2a&ei=tC2eXMDoMMOWtQXr84LoCg&q=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&oq=tensile+strength+of+aluminum&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0l10.32433.37210..37366...0.0..0.120.2675.20j8......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i67j0i131i67j0i131.CMPldCbJo1o].
	*Sometimes Referred to by the Brand Name "Zamak"		*Sometimes Referred to by the Brand Name "Zamak"
	*Majority of composition is Zinc - commonly - 8, 12, 27%		*Majority of composition is Zinc - commonly - 8, 12, 27% Aluminum (Hence ZA-12)
	*ZA alloys not only show the best melt/strength properties of each component metal. They show IMPROVED melt point (430 compared to 660C for Aluminum) - strength (30% stronger)properties compared to their components.		*ZA alloys not only show the best melt/strength properties of each component metal. They show IMPROVED melt point (430 compared to 660C for Aluminum) - strength (30% stronger)properties compared to their components.
	*As such, ZA are magical ingredients for the [[Desktop Foundry]].		*As such, ZA are magical ingredients for the [[Desktop Foundry]].
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	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]		*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zinc_aluminium The Wikipedia Page on Zinc Aluminum Alloys]
			*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamak The Wikipedia Page on Zamak]
			**[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Zamak#ASTM_8240_Standards_Not_Current It is supposedly not current in standards/terminology used however]
	*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )		*[The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores A Video by the YouTube Channel "Paul's Garage" Titled "The BEST Metal Casting Alloy That Everyone Ignores" ] ( '''~9 Minute Watch''' )
	*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)		*[http://www.gizmology.net/stovetop.htm Gizmology - Stovetop production of ZA alloy] (Dead Link)

	[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]		[[Category: Alloys]] [[Category: Aluminum]] [[Category: Metalwork]] [[Category: Metal Casting]] [[Category: Dead Links]]