Lightweight magnesium alloys are the future of efficiency. From automobiles to wind power and even medical applications, magnesium in the correct alloy is a wonder material. From the most standard die casting alloys, to alloys required for unique situations, American Carbon has or will help you find the best fit for your application.
Of the alloys we offer, the chemical specifications of the most common alloys is listed below. The structural requirements of the final application will drive the alloy selection process to some degree, please Contact Us to disuss your needs further.
| ASTM Alloy UNS Alloy | AM60A M10600 | AM60B M10603 |
| Aluminum (Al) | 5.5-6.5 | 5.5-6.5 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.13 min | 0.25 min |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.22 max | 0.22 max |
| Silicon (S) | 0.50 max | 0.10 max |
| Iron (Fe) | – | 0.005 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.35 max | 0.010 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.03 max | 0.002 max |
| Other (Total) | – | 0.003 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Balance | Balance |
| ASTM Alloy UNS Alloy | AZ91A M11910 | AZ91B M11912 | AZ91C M11914 | AZ91D M11916 | AZ91E M11921 |
| Aluminum (Al) | 8.3-9.7 | 8.3-9.7 | 8.1-9.3 | 8.3-9.7 | 8.1-9.3 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.13 min | 0.13 min | 0.13 min | 0.15 min | 0.17-0.35 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.35-1.0 | 0.35-1.0 | 0.40-1.0 | 0.35-1.0 | 0.40-1.0 |
| Silicon (S) | 0.50 max | 0.50 max | 0.30 max | 0.10 max | 0.20 max |
| Iron (Fe) | – | – | – | 0.005 max | 0.005 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.10 max | 0.35 max | 0.10 max | 0.03 max | 0.015 max |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.03 max | 0.03 max | 0.01 max | 0.002 max | 0.001 max |
| Other (Each) | 0.30 max | 0.30 max | – | 0.02 max | 0.01 max |
| Other (Total) | – | – | 0.3 max | – | 0.3 max |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Balance | Balance | Balance | Balance | Balance |
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