Technical Characteristics and Reference Standards: Zintek® in The Building Industry

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS
Zintek is a very high quality zinc-copper-titanium alloy. It fully complies with European standard EN 988 Specifications for zinc and zinc alloy rolled flat products for building. It specifies the requirements for zinc-coppertitanium rolled flat products used in buildings supplied in coils, sheets or strips. According to European norm EN 1179, the alloy is to be produced from 99.995 zinc (Z1 quality) with the addition of appropriate alloying elements. The alloy components enhance the rolled zinc section properties: Titanium increases the resistance to permanent strain over time; Copper increases the material tensile strength. The combination of both reduces the alloy coefficient of expansion.
ZINTEK IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
The use of rolled zinc sections in the building industry has a very long tradition which makes it the most popular nonferrous material in Europe for roofing and cladding. With its rolled sections branded zintek, Simar offers an interesting combination of technical and aesthetic performances valuable in functional and economic terms. Zintek is a top material for Environmental cross-compliance. Cost reduction in comparison with non-ferrous metals used in similar applications. No maintenance is needed. Durability over time. Pleasant appearance. Its chemical-physical properties allow for optimum workability and weldability. Resistance to weather corrosion implies no maintenance and restoration costs, and enhances the design of buildings in various contexts. Physical and Mechanical Properties Description Density Melting point Specific heat at 20C Thermal conductivity at 20C Electrical conductivity at 20C Coefficient of thermal expansion lengthwise to lamination Coefficient of thermal expansion transversal to lamination Recrystallization limits Modulus of elasticity Erichsen drawing Length tolerances at 180 20C Width tolerances at 180 20C Camber tolerances Nonmagnetic Fireproof Unit of measurement Kg/dm3 C kJ/kgC W/m K m/ohm mm mm/m C
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zintek standard: UNI EN 988
a) composition in percentage values Element Cu Ti Al Zn(1) Min. 0,080 0,060 ------resto Max. 1,000 0,200 0,015 resto
Value 7,14 419 0,401 109 17 0,022
(1) Z1 quality Zinc (See table UNI EN 1179)
zintek standard: UNI EN 988
b) mechanical properties 0,2% Unit load yield strength Rp 0,2 N/mm Tensile strength Rm N/mm2 A50mm % %
2
100 min
150 min
mm/m C C N/mm2 mm n n %
0,017 > 300 > 80000 79 3 minimo 5 minimo 40 55
Ultimate percent elongation
35 min
Yield value percent elongation Minimum hardness
0,1 max
HV
45
C. F. - P. I.V.A. - Reg. Imp . 03644560272 - R.E.A. VE 326006 - C. S. euro 100.000,00 i.v. Societ unipersonale soggetta all'attivit di direzione e coordinamento della Simar Societ Metalli Marghera SpA
FEATURES OF SUPPLIED PRODUCTS Mass specifications Nominal thickness Approximate mass mm 0,60 0,65 0,70 0,80 1,00 Kg/m2 4,3 4,7 5,0 5,8 7,2 Plates and strips Plates and strips are cut into perfectly flat sheets and strapped to wooden pallets, protected by waterproof paper on the underside and cardboard on top. Available thickness 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.80 1.00 mm Different thickness sizes can be manufactured upon request. Available widths between 100 mm and 1000 mm items with smaller or larger widths may be manufactured upon request up to a maximum width of 1150 mm. Available lengths Plates come in standard sizes of 1000 X 2000/3000 mm; different sizes plates must be specifically requested. Weight Coil: weight varies according to width. Maximum weight is approximately 7000 kg for mother coils. Sheets: from 500-1.000-1.500-2.000 kg Tolerances Thickness: maximum yield from nominal thickness ordered shall not exceed +/- 0.03. Width Maximum yield from nominal width ordered shall not exceed 0/+2 mm. Minimum nominal width is 100 mm; maximum nominal width is 1000 mm. Length Maximum yield from nominal length of sheet or strip ordered shall not exceed 0/+10 mm. Recommended length values are 2000 mm and 3000 mm. Rectilinear yield Rectilinear yield shall not exceed 1.5 mm/m. Plane yield Plane yield shall not exceed 2 m SURFACE APPEARANCE The natural look of zintek is a rolling-produced grayish colour, consistent and shiny. Atmospheric agents cause the surface to oxidize naturally, creating a protective layer stable over time. This natural ageing process creates a pleasant slightly gray weathered look. The oxidation process may change the surface colour unevenly, creating different gray shades. However, it is only a transitory process ending with a beautiful and uniform colour all over the surface. The natural look can be adjusted through specific surface treatment.
Coils Rolled sections with internal diameter of 508 mm (on cardboard core with or without protective layer), suitably wrapped, are placed on wooden pallets to facilitate movements throughout the handling process
REACTIVITY TO ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS AND CORROSION PROTECTION
The protective layer which is a direct consequence of the exposure of zinc to oxygen and water is a basic zinc carbonate layer which preserves the metal. This process occurs naturally and is the reason for the longevity of zinc.
Environment durability
Environment Rural Urban Industrial Industrial agglomeration Marine
Durability Over 100 years 60 years 40 years 40 to 60 years
REACTIVITY TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS Temperature variations have no influence whatsoever over rolled sections after the processing and laying phases. Rolled sections are best processed at temperatures below 10 C (50 F). It is good practice to begin work after having brought the temperature of the rolled sections at the minimum value as specified above. As far as winter projects are concerned, it is advisable to comply with good practices, i.e. to use a workshop for the fabrication of items, as thermal conditions are better inside. For any on-site fabrications, rolled sections may be preheated through hotair ventilation. . Its melting point is approximately 419 C (786 F) and its recrystallization limit, which is very important for the soldering process, equals 300 C (572 F).Fireproof and resistant to ultraviolet light, the material is totally unaffected by wind erosion. ZINTEK INSTALLATION Details for installation can be found in the handbook Development in Architecture. Furthermore, estimated costs and applications are included in the online specifications, available at www.zintek.it.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND REFERENCE STANDARDS

ZINTEK IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY

zintek standard: UNI EN 988

Value 7,14 419 0,401 109 17 0,022

(1) Z1 quality Zinc (See table UNI EN 1179)

zintek standard: UNI EN 988

0,017 > 300 > 80000 79 3 minimo 5 minimo 40 55

Ultimate percent elongation

Yield value percent elongation Minimum hardness

REACTIVITY TO ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS AND CORROSION PROTECTION

Environment Rural Urban Industrial Industrial agglomeration Marine

Durability Over 100 years 60 years 40 years 40 to 60 years

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