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ZAMAC ALLOY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
- Zinc (Metallurgy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Zamak alloy
1, record 1, English, Zamak%20alloy
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Zamac alloy 2, record 1, English, Zamac%20alloy
correct
- Mazak alloy 3, record 1, English, Mazak%20alloy
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper. 4, record 1, English, - Zamak%20alloy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Zamak alloys are used in mechanical constructions, automotive industry, furniture, jewellery and much more. 5, record 1, English, - Zamak%20alloy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 6, record 1, English, - Zamak%20alloy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zamak alloy: The designation "Zamak" is a trademark of the New Jersey Zinc Company. 7, record 1, English, - Zamak%20alloy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
- Zinc (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alliage de Zamak
1, record 1, French, alliage%20de%20Zamak
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alliage Zamak 2, record 1, French, alliage%20Zamak
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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). 3, record 1, French, - alliage%20de%20Zamak
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alliage de Zamak; alliage Zamak : La désignation «Zamak» est une marque déposée de la New Jersey Zinc Company. 4, record 1, French, - alliage%20de%20Zamak
Record 1, Key term(s)
- alliage de Zamac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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