Jul 16 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Introduction
Magnesium is a strong, silvery-white, light weight metal that tarnishes slightly when exposed to air. It is easy to ignite when powdered or made into thin strips. Magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy has good corrosion resistance and high strength at room and elevated temperatures up to 290°C (550°F).
The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
91.9 |
Yttrium, Y |
4 |
Rare Earths |
3.4 |
Zirconium, Zr |
0.7 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.84 g/cm³ |
0.0665 lb/in³ |
Melting point |
550-640°C |
1020-1180°F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of sand/permanent mold casting magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy are listed in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
276 MPa |
40000 psi |
Yield strength |
207 MPa |
30000 psi |
Shear modulus |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
Elastic modulus |
44.2 GPa |
6410 ksi |
Poisson's ratio |
0.27 |
0.27 |
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
2% |
2% |
Brinell hardness (500 kg load, 10 mm ball) |
75-95 |
75-95 |
Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 0.000-100°C/32-212°F) |
26 µm/m°C |
14.4 µin/in°F |
Thermal conductivity |
51.3 W/mK |
356 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |
Other Designations
Other designations that are equivalent to magnesium WE43A-T6 alloy include:
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AMS 4427
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ASTM B 80
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EN 1753
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EN MC95320