Die Casting Magnesium Alloys

‌ Die Casting Magnesium Alloy Physical Properties and Type Guide

‌1. Die Casting Magnesium Alloy Core Physical Properties

2. Main Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Grades

Main Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Grades
Main Die-Cast Magnesium Alloy Grades

3. Industry Applications

Industry Applications
Industry Applications

4. Key Standards & Environmental Requirements

· ‌Standards‌:

· ASTM B94/B94M‌ (Die-Cast Magnesium Alloys)

· EN 1753‌ (European Magnesium Alloy Designation)

· JIS H2223‌ (Japanese Die-Cast Magnesium Alloys)

· Sustainability‌:

· Recyclability‌: >95% scrap reuse, 40% lower CO₂ emissions vs. aluminum

· Process Constraints‌: SF₆-free melting technologies under development

‌5. Advanced Properties by Application‌

Automotive Lightweighting‌

  • Key Alloys‌: AZ91D, AM60B

  • Performance Metrics‌:

  • Weight reduction: ‌30–50%‌ vs. steel/aluminum.

  • Energy absorption: ‌20–30% higher‌ than aluminum in crash tests.

Consumer Electronics‌

  • Key Alloys‌: AZ31B (thin-wall), ZK60A

  • Performance Metrics‌:

  • EMI shielding: ‌60–100 dB‌ effectiveness.

  • Precision tolerance: ‌±0.05 mm‌ for laptop/phone frames.

Aerospace‌

  • Key Alloys‌: WE54, Elektron 21

  • Performance Metrics‌:

  • Specific strength: ‌200–240 kN·m/kg‌ (vs. 150 for Ti-6Al-4V).

  • Operating temperature: ‌Up to 250°C‌ (engine bay components).