Zinc Alloy ZA8
The Zinc alloy ZA8 is a common zinc die casting alloy.
The alloy meets all the mechanical property requirements -- strength, ductility, and modulus.
But the zinc has 2 major shortfalls against the design requirements --
The thermal conductivity is about 4% short of the requirement.
The zinc has a major weight penalty, weighing 150% more than the aluminum alloy.
The zinc alloy is not the best choice.
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