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Magnesium AZ31B-H24 vs. Plastic Nylon
Compare Magnesium AZ31B-H24 vs. Plastic Nylon strength, stiffness, weight and thermal properties.
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| Mechanical | ||
| Yield strength | 220MPasourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, 0.2 % proof stress | 63.1MPasourcetypical |
| Ultimate tensile strength | 290MPasourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm | 63.1MPasourcetypical, peak stress (= stress at yield) |
| Flexural strength | not sourced | 82.9MPasourcetypical |
| Elongation at break | 13%sourcetypical, H24, 0.5-6 mm, gauge 5.65√A | not sourced |
| Young's modulus (stiffness) | 44.8GPasourcetypical (handbook physical constant) | 2.33GPasourcetypical |
| Density | 1,769kg/m³sourcenominal | 1,140kg/m³sourcetypical |
| Strength to weight | 124kN·m/kg2.25x higher | 55.4kN·m/kg |
| Stiffness to weight | 25.3MN·m/kg12.4x higher | 2.04MN·m/kg |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.35sourcetypical (handbook physical constant) | 0.4sourcebase material: unfilled polyamide (PA), conditioned, maker design-guide family value (Covestro Table 3-1) |
| Shear modulus | 16.6GPa19.9x stiffer in shear | 0.833GPa |
| Bulk modulus | 49.8GPa | 3.89GPa |
| Speed of sound | 5,032m/s | 1,430m/s |
| Thermal | ||
| Thermal conductivity | 76.9W/m·Ksourcetypical (temper/temperature not stated) | 0.33W/m·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both) |
| Thermal expansion | 26.8µm/m·Ksourcetypical (temperature range not stated) | 98–102µm/m·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K, 98) and PA6 (B3S, 102), 23-55 C |
| 100 mm part over a 50 °C swing | 134µm growth3.73x less | 500µm growth |
| Specific heat | 1,040J/kg·Ksourcetypical | 1,700J/kg·Ksourcebase material: unreinforced BASF Ultramid PA66 (A3K) and PA6 (B3S), 23 C (same value for both) |
| Heats up and cools (diffusivity) | 41.8mm²/s245x faster | 0.17mm²/s |
| Thermal shock resistance | 9,159W/m171x more resistant | 53.6W/m |
| Melting point | not sourced | 188°Csourcetypical |
| Glass transition | not sourced | 55.1°Csourcetypical |
| Max service temperature | 149°Csourcestated application limit | 89.2°CsourceHDT 0.455 MPa (printed specimens) |
| Values for | AZ31B-H24 sheet 0.016-0.062 in., MIL-HDBK-5J Table 4.2.1.0(b) (AMS 4377); strengths are S-basis MINIMUMS | Ultimaker Nylon, 3D-printed specimens, XY (flat), conditioned >=24 h at room temperature; Ultimaker S5 Pro, engineering intent profile, 0.15 mm layer height, AA 0.4 print core, 100% infill, Cura 4.9, printed one-at-a-time, conditioned >=24 h at room temperature. TDS v2.00, April 20, 2022. |
Every value links to the document that states it. "Not sourced" means no citable source states it (or only a specification minimum); figures computed from it are left out too.
Plastic Nylon is 3D printed: its properties depend on build direction and print settings; these are typical values.
Questions
Is Magnesium AZ31B-H24 stronger than Plastic Nylon?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is stronger: its yield strength is 220 MPa against 63.1 MPa for Plastic Nylon (3.49x).
Which is lighter, Magnesium AZ31B-H24 or Plastic Nylon?
Plastic Nylon is lighter: 1,140 kg/m³ against 1,769 kg/m³ for Magnesium AZ31B-H24.
Which is stiffer, Magnesium AZ31B-H24 or Plastic Nylon?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is stiffer: Young's modulus 44.8 GPa against 2.33 GPa for Plastic Nylon, so the same part in Magnesium AZ31B-H24 deflects less under the same load.
Which is lighter for the same job, Magnesium AZ31B-H24 or Plastic Nylon?
For the same stiffness or strength: Magnesium AZ31B-H24 is lighter for a stiff rod or tie (tension), stiff beam (bending), stiff panel or plate, strong rod or tie, strong beam, strong panel or plate.
| Part that must be | Magnesium AZ31B-H24 | Plastic Nylon |
|---|---|---|
| Stiff rod or tie (tension) | lighter | 12.4x heavier |
| Stiff beam (bending) | lighter | 2.83x heavier |
| Stiff panel or plate | lighter | 1.73x heavier |
| Strong rod or tie | lighter | 2.25x heavier |
| Strong beam | lighter | 48% heavier |
| Strong panel or plate | lighter | 20% heavier |
For the same stiffness or strength, mass scales with density over stiffness (or strength) raised to a power set by how the part is loaded: 1 for a rod in tension, 1/2 for a beam in bending, 1/3 for a panel (the standard material-selection indices).
Which conducts heat better, Magnesium AZ31B-H24 or Plastic Nylon?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 conducts heat better: 76.9 W/m·K against 0.33 W/m·K for Plastic Nylon.
Which expands less with temperature?
Magnesium AZ31B-H24 expands less: 26.8 µm/m·K against 100 µm/m·K for Plastic Nylon.