Aug 9 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Introduction
Magnesium alloys are lightweight and have excellent vibration damping characteristics and high strength.The following datasheet gives an overview of magnesium LS141 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of magnesium LS141 alloy.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
84 - 86 |
Lithium, Li |
13 - 15 |
Aluminum, Al |
0.50 - 0.80 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium LS141 alloy are given in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.33 g/cm³ |
0.0480 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of magnesium LS141 alloy are listed in the following table.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
138 MPa |
20000 psi |
Yield strength |
110 MPa |
16000 psi |
Elastic modulus |
41 GPa |
5950 ksi |
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
23% |
23% |
Thermal Properties
The following table outlines the thermal properties of magnesium LS141 alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@ 24-100°C/75.2-212°F) |
21.7 µm/m°C |
12.1 µin/in°F |
Thermal conductivity |
80 W/mK |
555 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |