ZnAg is a zinc-silver metallic alloy that combines the corrosion resistance and antimicrobial properties of silver with zinc's strength and cost-effectiveness. This material is used primarily in electrical contacts, brazing applications, and specialized coatings where both electrical conductivity and biocidal performance are required. Engineers select ZnAg for applications demanding reliable contact performance in harsh environments or where antimicrobial surface properties provide functional value, such as in medical device connectors or water treatment system components.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,353.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,713 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3230 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00890 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03619 | eV/atom | — |