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ABSTRACT
Zinc, mainly used for galvanization or as an addition element in bronzes and brasses presents phase transformations at the solid state. Like any other metallic alloy in the same case, it can be heat-treated which allows for the modification of its properties. Due to the differences in shape, dimension and thickness of zinc-alloy parts, as well as their properties, processes and various applications, only certain cases are subjected to heat-treatments. This article lists the principal zinc alloys concerned before focusing on these treatments, and the implementation of the applications they allow for.
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Michel STUCKY: Non-ferrous alloys expert at CTIF
INTRODUCTION
Like all metal alloys that undergo phase transformations in the solid state, zinc alloys can be heat treated to modify some of their properties.
However, given the properties of zinc alloys, the forming process and the applications involved, the heat treatment of zinc alloys is industrially limited to a few special cases.
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Heat treatment of zinc alloys
Zinc alloys and heat treatments
As the heat treatment of zinc alloys is not widely practiced, there is no specific document on this subject. Readers will find below more general sources on zinc alloys, which they can usefully supplement with information available on the various Internet sites cited.
Bibliography
Standards
- Foundry – Technical supply conditions – Part 1: General information. - NF EN 1559-1 - 1997
- Foundry – Technical supply conditions – Part 6: Additional specifications for zinc alloy castings. - NF EN 1559-6 - 1999
- Foundry products – Die-cast parts in aluminum, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys and zinc alloys – Conditions of supply. - NF A57-711 - 2006
- Zinc and zinc alloys – Moulded parts – Specifications...
Organizations
Center Technique Industriel de la Fonderie (CTIF) http://www.ctif.com/
International Zinc Association (IZA) http://www.iza.com/
Association Zinc Fonderie France http://www.zinc-fonderie.com/
...Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors
Readers will find all the information they need on the Zinc Fonderie France website.
Websites
Tools
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Euronetcast [CD-ROM]
Tutorial on the potential of the zinc alloy foundry industry. This tutorial was produced as part of an EU program and is distributed by the International Zinc Association.
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DeZign © [CD-ROM]
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