Aug 2 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Introduction
Magnesium alloys are designated using the ASTM and SAE system in which the first part indicates the two main alloying elements in the alloy and the second part represents their percentages.
The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium HM21A-F alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium HM21A-F alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
97 |
Thorium, Th |
1.5 - 2.5 |
Manganese, Mn |
0.45 - 1.1 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium HM21A-F alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.78 g/cm³ |
0.0643 lb/in³ |
Melting point |
605-650 °C |
1120-1200 °F |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium HM21A-F forgings alloy are outlined in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
230 MPa |
33400 psi |
Yield strength (@strain 0.200 %) |
140 MPa |
20300 psi |
Elongation at break |
15% |
15% |
Poisson's ratio |
0.35 |
0.35 |
Elastic modulus |
45 GPa |
6530 ksi |
Shear modulus |
17 GPa |
2470 ksi |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of magnesium HM21A-F alloy are highlighted in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@0.000-100°C/32-212°F) |
26.8 µm/m°C |
14.9 µin/in°F |
Thermal conductivity |
135 W/mK |
937 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |