SHG ZINC INGOT
1. Appearance
2. Dimension
Top surface :470 mm x 95 mm
Bottom surface :490 mm x 115 mm
Height : 40 mm
Slab weight : 9.1 kg (Approx.)
Slap per bundle : 110 slabs
Bundle weight : 1,000 kg (Approx.)
Bundle dimensions :438 mm x 876 mm x 462 mm
3. Chemical Composition
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (%) | PADAENG SHG |
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Zinc | 99.995 min. |
Lead | 0.003 max. |
Cadmium | 0.003 max. |
Iron | 0.003 max. |
Copper | 0.001 max. |
Aluminium | 0.001 max. |
Tin | 0.001 max. |
Remarks : Cover with plastic bag and strapped in bundle with steel hoops
4. Physical properties
Physical properties | As ingot (at 20 °C) |
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Density : kg/dm3 | 7.15 |
Melting Range : °C | 7.15 |
Coefficient of thermal expansion : um/(m*K) | 23 |
Thermal Conductivity : W/(m *K) | 7.15 |
Electrical Conductivity : %IACS | 28.5 |
5. Mechanical properties
Mechanical properties | As ingot |
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Tensile Strength : Mpa | 126 |
Elongation : % | 65 |
Modulus of Elasticity : Mpa | 7*104 |
Brinell Hardness (500kg. Load for 30 sec.) | 30 |
Surface tension – liquid (450°C) : N/m | 0.755 |
6. Applications
The largest single use for SHG zinc is coating (galvanizing) steel or iron and other metals. Another major use for zinc is as a constituent in alloys (brass, bronze, automotive parts, electrical fuses, storage and dry cell batteries, fungicides, nutrition (essential growth element), roofing, gutters, engravers’ plates, cable wrappings and organ pipes.