Alloy Series
Mg-Al Alloys
The most widely used and commercially dominant magnesium alloy system,renowned for its excellent castability, good strength, and
cost-effectiveness. Often includes zinc and manganese for enhanced performance.
Mg-Mn Alloys
This system is characterized by its exceptional corrosion resistance and good weldability. These alloys are typically wrought (wrought
meaning worked, like rolled or extruded) into sheets and plates rather than die-cast.
Mg-Zn Alloys
Mg-Zn alloys are precipitation-hardenable systems capable of achieving the highest strength properties among magnesium alloys. Zirconium (Zr) is commonly added as a grain refiner. They are primarily used as wrought products (extrusions, forgings) or in sand casting.
Mg-RE Alloys
Magnesium-Rare Earth (Mg-RE) alloys are high-performance materials formed by adding one or more Rare Earth (RE) elements to a magnesium matrix. The unique effects of RE elements make these alloys key to overcoming the limitations of conventional magnesium alloys, such as low strength, poor heat resistance, and susceptibility to corrosion.
Process
Cast Alloys
Cast Alloys
Made by melting metal and pouring it into a mold to solidify, ideal for creating complex, intricate shapes.
Wrought Alloys
Forging Alloys
Shaped by applying compressive force to deform solid metal, resulting in superior strength and toughness.
Extruded Alloys
Formed by forcing heated metal through a die to create long, continuous products with a fixed cross-sectional profile.
Rolling Alloys
Processed by passing metal through rolls to reduce thickness and create uniform sheets, plates, or structural shapes.
Application
Aerospace
As the lightest structural metal, magnesium alloys are used in aircraft seats, wheels, and engine components to significantly reduce airframe weight, improving fuel efficiency and range.
Automotive & Transportation
Widely used in automotive steering wheels, wheels, and transmission housings, they are key to vehicle lightweighting, reducing energy consumption and extending driving range.
3C Electronics
Valued for being light, thin, with excellent heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding, they are the ideal material for housings of high-end laptops, phones, and cameras.
Military & Defense
Their high strength-to-weight ratio and superior vibration damping make them essential for tank seats, missile fins, and personal gear, enhancing equipment mobility and portability.
Biomedical Field
As a biodegradable biomaterial, magnesium alloys can be used to make implants like bone screws and vascular stents that gradually dissolve in the body, eliminating the need for removal surgery.
Other Industrial & Consumer Goods
In machinery, chemical engineering, and sports equipment, magnesium alloys are chosen for components that require lightweighting, high damping capacity, or excellent thermal conductivity.