Aug 7 2013
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Introduction
Magnesium AE42-F alloy is a die cast alloy with good strength, and creep resistance of up to 150°C (316°F). The following sections will discuss in detail about magnesium AE42-F die cast alloy.
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of magnesium AE42-F alloy is outlined in the following table.
Element |
Content (%) |
Magnesium, Mg |
93.4 |
Aluminum, Al |
4 |
Rare earth metals |
2.5 |
Manganese, Mn |
≥ 0.10 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of magnesium AE42-F alloy are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Density |
1.80 g/cm3 |
0.0650 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
The following table shows mechanical properties of magnesium AE42-F cast alloy.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Tensile strength |
234 MPa |
34000 psi |
Yield strength |
145 MPa |
21000 psi |
Poisson’s ratio |
0.35 |
0.35 |
Elastic modulus |
45 Gpa |
6526 ksi |
Elongation at break |
11% |
11% |
Hardness, Brinell |
60 |
60 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of magnesium AE42-F alloy are tabulated below.
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-100°C/68-212°F) |
26 µm/m°C |
14.4 µin/in°F |