AZ61A-F Extruded bar, rod, and solid / shapes: MIL-HDBK-5J Design Allowables
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| Material class | Magnesium Alloy |
| Alloy / temper / form | AZ61A / F / Extruded bar, rod, and solid / shapes |
| Specifications | AMS 4350 |
| Handbook | MIL-HDBK-5J, 31 January 2003, section 4.2.2.0, Table 4.2.2.0(b) (pdf page 18 of the chapter file) |
| Dimension bands | 3 |
| Density | 0.0647 lb/in3 |
Design Mechanical and Physical Properties (room temperature)
As printed in the handbook table. Bases: A and B are statistical minimums (99 % and 90 % probability at 95 % confidence), S the specification minimum. Grain directions: L longitudinal, LT long transverse, ST short transverse.
| Dimension band | 0.000–0.249 in | 0.250–2.499 in | 2.500–4.499 in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | AMS 4350 | AMS 4350 | AMS 4350 | |
| Basis | S | S | S | |
| Ftu, ksi | L | 38 | 40 | 40 |
| Fty, ksi | L | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Fcy, ksi | L | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Fsu, ksi | L | 19 | 19 | … |
| Fbru (e/D = 1.5), ksi | L | 45 | 45 | … |
| Fbru (e/D = 2.0), ksi | L | 55 | 55 | … |
| Fbry (e/D = 1.5), ksi | L | 28 | 28 | … |
| Fbry (e/D = 2.0), ksi | L | 32 | 32 | … |
| e, % | L | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| E, Msi | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| Ec, Msi | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | |
| G, Msi | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | |
| ν | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | |
| ρ, lb/in3 | 0.0647 | 0.0647 | 0.0647 | |
Effect of Temperature
The handbook maps no temperature-effect figure to this table.
Other AZ61A Tables
- AZ61A-F Extruded / hollow / shapes (Table 4.2.2.0(b))
- AZ61A-F Extruded / tube (Table 4.2.2.0(b))
- AZ61A-F Forging (Table 4.2.2.0(b))
Source and Use
U.S. Department of Defense (2003). Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures. MIL-HDBK-5J, 31 January 2003 (public domain). The values are the handbook's design allowables as extracted from the chapter tables; check the printed table before use in a certified analysis, and note that MIL-HDBK-5J was superseded by MMPDS, whose later editions may differ. No warranty is given.