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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Magnesium Alloys