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MAZAK [1 record]

Record 1 2024-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
  • Zinc (Metallurgy)
DEF

... a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper.

CONT

... Zamak alloys are used in mechanical constructions, automotive industry, furniture, jewellery and much more.

CONT

The great bulk of zinc die casting currently is carried out with two alloys, commonly identified as alloys 3 and 5, which have been in use for several decades. A third alloy has been added and is commonly designated as alloy 7. The entire group in the United States is often spoken of by its original trade name as Zamak alloys, and in England as the Mazak alloys.

OBS

Zamak alloy: The designation "Zamak" is a trademark of the New Jersey Zinc Company.

Key term(s)
  • Zamak
  • Zamac
  • Mazak

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
  • Zinc (Métallurgie)
OBS

Zamak est un acronyme des noms allemands des métaux dont sont composés les alliages de zinc : Z (Zink), A (Aluminium), MA (Magnesium) et K (Kupfer, cuivre).

OBS

alliage de Zamak; alliage Zamak : La désignation «Zamak» est une marque déposée de la New Jersey Zinc Company.

Key term(s)
  • Zamak
  • alliage de Zamac
  • alliage de Mazak

Spanish

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