Typical Magnesium Die Casting Alloys

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The following is a summary of typical magnesium die casting alloys, including links to supplier property data and links to articles and handbook information. | For additional resources, visit http://www.materialstechnology.org | | | |
Alloy | Description | Link to Supplier Information | Article or Handbook | Link to Article or Handbook | | | |
AZ91D | Highly castable, most often applied Mg-Al-Zn die casting alloy.  Has excellent castability and good strength.  Typically used for automobile and computer parts, hand-held tools, household equipment, mobile telephones, housings, covers, brackets, chain saw parts, sporting goods. | Dead Sea Magnesium | Handbook of Materials Selection, ed. Kutz, Myer, 2002 John Wiley & Sons | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Magnesium-Elektron | W. Blum, Y. J. X. H. Zeng, P. Zhang, B. Von Grobmann, and C. Haberling, "Creep Deformation Mechanisms in High Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminum-Base Alloys", Met. Trans. A, 36A, July 2005, pp. 1721-1728. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | AVISMA | R. K. Singh Raman, "The Role of Microstructure in Localized Corrosion of Magnesium Alloys", Met. Trans. A., 35A, August 2004, pp. 2525-2531. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | Rima Industrial S/A | M. Regev, A. Rosen, and M. Bamberger, "Qualitative Model for Creep of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy", Met. Trans. A., 32A, June 2001, pp. 1335-1345. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | Hydro | J. Senf, E. Broszeit, M. Gugau, and C. Berger, "Corrosion and Galvanic Corrosion of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 137-142. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | AMACOR | For more articles, search Magnesium Article and Presentation Database, Eric Nyberg of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2007. | Search Database | | | |
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AM-lite | Highly castable, cost effective alloy for decoratively finished components.  Has excellent cast surface finish, improved diecastability and recyclability with respect to other materials. | AM-Technologies | T. Abbott, M. Murray, G. Dunlop, "AM-lite - New Magnesium Diecasting Alloy for Decorative Applications", Magnesium Technology 2006, TMS p. 481-486. | Acquire the Article | | | |
AM20 | High ductility and impact strength Mg-Al-Mn alloy.  Typically used in automotive safety parts where the highest ductility is needed. | Hydro | L.-Y. Wei, H. Westengen, T. K. Aune, and D. Albright, "Characterisation of Manganese-Containing Intermetallic Particles and Corrosion Behavior of Die Cast Mg-Al Based Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 153-160. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | K. Pettersen, P. Bakke and D. Albright, "Magnesium Die Casting Alloy Design", Magnesium Technology 2002, TMS, pp. 241-246. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AM50A | High ductility Mg-Al-Mn alloy. | Dead Sea Magnesium | Handbook of Materials Selection, ed. Kutz, Myer, 2002 John Wiley & Sons | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Magnesium-Elektron | V. Y. Gertsman, J. Li, S. Xu, J. P. Thomson and M. Sahoo, "Microstructure and Second-Phase Particles in Low- and High-Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy AM50", Met. Trans. A., 36A,  August 2005, pp. 1989-1997. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | AVISMA | N. Ishimatsu, Y. Terada, T. Sato and K. Ohori, "Creep Characteristics of a Diecast AM50 Magnesium Alloy", Met. Trans. A., 37A, January 2006, pp. 243-248. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | Rima Industrial S/A | For more articles, search Magnesium Article and Presentation Database, Eric Nyberg of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2007. | Search Database | | | |
| | AMACOR | | | | | |
| | Lunt Manfacturing | | | | | |
AM60B | High ductility Mg-Al-Mn alloy. | Dead Sea Magnesium | Handbook of Materials Selection, ed. Kutz, Myer, 2002 John Wiley & Sons | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Magnesium-Elektron | K. Gall, G. Biallas, H. J. Maier, P. Gullet, M. F. Horstemeyer, and D. L. McDowell, "In-Situ Observations of Low-Cycle Fatigue Damage in Cast AM60B Magnesium in an Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope", Met. Trans. A., 35A, January 2004, pp. 321-332. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | AVISMA | J. Senf, E. Broszeit, M. Gugau, and C. Berger, "Corrosion and Galvanic Corrosion of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 137-142. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | RIma Industrial S/A | For more articles, search Magnesium Article and Presentation Database, Eric Nyberg of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2007. | Search Database | | | |
| | AMACOR | | | | | |
| | Lunt Manufacturing | | | | | |
AE42 | Elevated temperature, creep resistant Mg-Al-RE alloy up to 150°C.  Good room temperature mechanical properties.  Properties comparable to AS21. | Hydro | Y. Fasoyinu, R. Bouchard, T. Castles, M. Sahoo and P. Labelle, "Mechanical Properties of High Pressure Die Cast Magnesium Alloys AE42 and Noranda New Alloy (Aj52X) for High Temperature Applications", Presented at Die Casting:  Toward the Future, North American Die Casting Association, September 30 - October 2, 2002, Rosemont, IL. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | Y. Fasoyinu, T. Castles, R. Bouchard, M. Sahoo, M. Pekguleryuz, and P. Labelle,  "Die Cast Magnesium Alloys AE42 and AJ52x for High Temperature Applications", Magnesium Technology, 2003, TMS, pp. 207-208 (abstract only) | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Lunt Manufacturing | B. R. Powell, V. Rezhets, M. P. Balogh and R. A. Waldo, "The Relationship Between Microstructure and Creep Behavior in AE42 Magnesium Die Castings", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, pp. 175-182. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | D. Wang, R. A. Overfelt, Y. Fasoyinu, and M. Sahoo, "Thermophysical Property Measurement of Magnesium Alloy:  AE42", Magnesium Technology, 2002, TMS, pp. 323 (abstract only) | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | J. Senf, E. Broszeit, M. Gugau, and C. Berger, "Corrosion and Galvanic Corrosion of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 137-142. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | P. Bakke and H. Westengen, "The Role of Rare Earth Elements in Structure and Property Control of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys", Magensium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 291-296. | Acquire the Article | | | |
AE44 | Elevated temperature, creep resistant Mg-Al-RE alloy.  Has good strength and ductility and excellent corrosion properties. | Hydro | S. Spigarelli, E. Evangelista, M. Cabibbo, M. El Mehtedi, H. Westengen and P. Bakke, "Creep Response of the AE44 Alloy at 125 and 150°C", Pekguleryuz, M.O. and Mackenzie, L.W.F, eds. (2006) Magnesium Technology in the Global Age, Metallurgical Society of CIM, Montreal Canada. | Acquire the Book | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | P. Bakke, A. L. Bowles, H. Westengen, "Elevated Temperature Alloys - Paths for Further Performance Gains in AE44", Kainer, K.U. ed. (2006) Magnesium:  Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications, 2006, DGM, Frankfurt, Germany. | Acquire the Proceedings | | | |
| | Lunt Manufacturing | S. Xu, M. A. Gharghouri, M. Sahoo, "Tensile-Compressive Creep Asymmetry of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys AM50, Ae44 and AJ62A",  Kainer, K.U. ed. (2006) Magnesium:  Proceeding of the 7th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications, 2006, DGM, Frankfurt, Germany. | Acquire the Proceedings | | | |
AS41A, AS41B | Elevated temperature, creep resistant alloy up to 150°C.  Good room temperature mechanical properties.  Higher strength and castability than AS21 and AE42 but poorer creep resistance. | Hydro | B. Bronfin, M. Katsir, and E. Aghion, "Preparation and Solidification Features of AS Series Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 253-260. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | AVISMA | Handbook of Materials Selection, ed. Kutz, Myer, 2002 John Wiley & Sons | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Rima Industrial S/A | J. Senf, E. Broszeit, M. Gugau, and C. Berger, "Corrosion and Galvanic Corrosion of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 137-142. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | B. Bronfin, M. Katsir, and E. Aghion, "Preparation and Solidification Features of AS Series Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMS, pp. 253-260. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AS21 | Elevated temperature, creep resistant Mg-Al-Si alloy up to 150°C.  Good room temperature mechanical properties.  Properties comparable to AE42.  Improved creep resistance with respect to AS41B due to lower aluminum content of former. | Hydro | W. Blum, Y. J. X. H. Zeng, P. Zhang, B. Von Grobmann, and C. Haberling, "Creep Deformation Mechanisms in High Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminum-Base Alloys", Met. Trans. A, 36A, July 2005, pp. 1721-1728. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | AVISMA | Y. Durandet, M. Mandagie, M. Brandt and M. Jahedi, "Microstructure and Wear Characteristics of Laser Clad Al-12%Si, Al-30% Si and AlSi/WC on AS21 Magnesium Alloy", Magnesium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 509-514. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | B. Bronfin, M. Katsir, and E. Aghion, "Preparation and Solidification Features of AS Series Magnesium Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2000, TMs, pp. 253-260. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AM-HP2 | Elevated temperature, creep resistant alloy developed for powertrain applications.  Has excellent diecastability and superior creep behavior compared to other materials. | AM-Technologies | M. A. Gibson, C. J. Bettles, M. T. Murray, and G. L. Dunlop, "AM-HP2:  A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications", Magnesium Technology 2006, TMS p. 327-332. | Acquire the Article | | | |
MRI-230D | Elevated temperature alloy developed for power train applications like engine blocks, bedplates and high performance gearbox housings operating at 190 to 200°C. | Dead Sea Magnesium | E. Aghion, B. Bronfin, F. Von Buch, S. Schumann, and H. Friedrich, "Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications", JOM, November 2003, pp. 30-33. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | E. Aghion, B. Bronfin, F. Von Buch, S. Schumann and H. Friedrich, "Dead Sea Magnesium Alloys Newly Developed for High Temperature Applications", Magnesium Technology 2003, TMS, pp. 177-182. | Read the Full Article | | | |
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| | | N. Moscovitch, D. Eliezer and E. Aghion, "The Effect of High Pressure Die Casting Process Characteristics on the Properties and Performance of Advanced Mg Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 357-364. | Acquire the Article | | | |
MRI-153M | Elevated temperature, beryllium free alloy with good castability, corrosion resistance and  mechanical properties at room temperature.  Is creep resistant at 130 - 150°C under stresses of 50 - 80 Mpa.   Was developed for gearbox housings, valve covers, intake manifolds, oil pans, oil pumps and many under the hood components. | Dead Sea Magnesium | B. Bronfin, E. Aghion, R. vonBuch, S. Schumann and M. Katsir, " Die Casting Magnesium Alloys for Elevated Temperature Applications", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, p. 127-130 | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Meridian Technologies Inc. | E. Aghion, B. Bronfin, F. Von Buch, S. Schumann, and H. Friedrich, "Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications", JOM, November 2003, pp. 30-33. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Lunt Manufacturing | B. Bronfin, E. Aghion, F. von Buch, S. Schumann and M. Katsir, "Die Casting Magnesium Alloys for Elevated Temperature Applications", Magnesium Technology 2001, TMS, pp. 127-130. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | E. Aghion, B. Bronfin, F. Von Buch, S. Schumann and H. Friedrich, "Dead Sea Magnesium Alloys Newly Developed for High Temperature Applications", Magnesium Technology 2003, TMS, pp. 177-182. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | T. Sato, B. L. Mordike, J.-F. Nie and M. V. Kral, "An Electron Microscope Study of Internetallic Phases in AZ91 Alloy Variants", Magnesium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 435-440. | Acquire the Article | | | |
AJ52 | Elevated temperature Mg-Al-Sr alloy.  Creep resistant.  Excellent elevated temperature tensile properties. | | E. Baril, P. Labelle, and M. O. Pekguleryuz, "Elevated Temperature Mg-Al-Sr:  Creep Resistance, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructure", JOM, November 2003, pp. 34-39. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | W. Blum, Y. J. X. H. Zeng, P. Zhang, B. Von Grobmann, and C. Haberling, "Creep Deformation Mechanisms in High Pressure Die-Cast Magnesium-Aluminum-Base Alloys", Met. Trans. A, 36A,  July 2005, pp. 1721-1728. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | | D. Argo, M. Pekguleryuz, P. Labelle, P. Vermette, R. Bouchard and M. Lefebvre, "Process Parameters and Diecasting of Noranda's AJ52 High Temperature Mg-Al-Sr Alloy", Magnesium Technology 2002, TMS, pp. 87-93. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | | D. Argo and M. Lefebvre, "Melt Protection for the AJ52 Magnesium Strontium Alloy", Magnesium Technology 2003, TMS, pp. 15-22. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AJ62 | Elevated temperature Mg-Al-Sr alloy.  Creep resistant.  Good castability.  Exellent corrosion resistance. | Meridian Technologies Inc. | M. Pekguleryuz, P. Labelle, D. Argo, and E. Baril, "Magnesium Diecasting Alloy AJ62x with Superior Creep Resistance, Ductility and Diecastability", Kaplan, H.I. ed. (2003), Magnesium Technology 2003, TMS, pp. 201-206. | Read the Full Article | | | |
| | Lunt Manufacturing | S. Xu, M. A. Gharghouri, M. Sahoo, "Tensile-Compressive Creep Asymmetry of Die Cast Magnesium Alloys AM50, Ae44 and AJ62A",  Kainer, K.U. ed. (2006) Magnesium:  Proceeding of the 7th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications, 2006, DGM, Frankfurt, Germany. | Acquire the Proceedings | | | |
| | | E. Baril, P. Labelle, and M. O. Pekguleryuz, "Elevated Temperature Mg-Al-Sr:  Creep Resistance, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructure", JOM, November 2003, pp. 34-39. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AJ62L | Elevated temperature Mg-Al-Sr alloy.  Low strontium level compared to AJ62 for increased tensile strength and ductility.  Excellent corrosion resistance. | | E. Baril, P. Labelle, and M. O. Pekguleryuz, "Elevated Temperature Mg-Al-Sr:  Creep Resistance, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructure", JOM, November 2003, pp. 34-39. | Read the Full Article | | | |
AXJ530 | Highly castable and creep resistant  Mg-Al-Ca-Sr alloy for elevated temperature applications.  Improved creep as compared to AE42.  Equivalent corrosion resistance to AZ91D.  Good castability. | | B. R. Powell, A. A. Luo, V. Rezhets, J. J. Bommarito, and B. L. Tiwari, "Development of Creep-Resistant Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications,"  SAE 2001 World Congress, Detroit, MI, March 6, 2001, SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0422, March 6, 2001. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | | B. R. Powell, V. Rezhets, A. A. Luo, B. L. Tiwari, "Creep-resistant magnesium die castings", US Patent 6,264,763, July 24, 2001. | Read the Patent | | | |
| | | A. Suzuki, N. D. Saddock, J. W. Jones and T. M. Pollack, "Phase Transformation and Creep of Mg-Al-Ca Based Die-Cast Alloys", Magnesium Technology 2005, TMS, pp. 111-116. | Acquire the Article | | | |
| | | B. R. Powell, A. A. Luo, B. L. Tiwari and V. Rezhets, "The Die Castability of Calcium-Containing Magnesium Alloys:  Thin-Wall Computer Case", Magnesium Technology 2002, TMS, pp. 123-129. | Read the Full Article | | | |
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