Mg alloy radiators 

Magnesium alloy radiator

Magnesium alloy radiators 

Magnesium alloy radiators have been widely used in many industries, including:

 

Automotive industry: Automotive manufacturers choose to use magnesium alloy radiators as a replacement for traditional copper or aluminum radiators. Compared with traditional copper or aluminum radiators, magnesium alloy radiators have higher thermal conductivity and lighter weight, therefore providing more efficient cooling effect and reducing the overall weight of the vehicle, thus improving fuel efficiency.

Moreover, due to the excellent forming performance of magnesium alloys, various complex-shaped radiators can be manufactured to meet the needs of different vehicle models. In addition, magnesium alloy radiators can also reduce the emissions of the entire cooling system, making cars more environmentally friendly.

However, it should be noted that magnesium alloy radiators may be subject to corrosion under certain circumstances and appropriate preventive measures need to be taken, such as using corrosion-resistant coatings or regularly inspecting and maintaining radiators to ensure their long-term reliability.

 

Aerospace industry: Due to its high strength and light weight, magnesium alloy is widely used in the aerospace industry, such as in aircraft radiators. They can transfer the heat generated by the engine to the surrounding environment faster.

 

Industrial refrigeration/air conditioning: Magnesium alloy radiators are usually used to manufacture efficient cooling systems. This is because magnesium alloy has extremely high thermal conductivity and light weight characteristics, which can help quickly transfer heat to the surrounding environment and effectively reduce temperature.

 

For example, in some large industrial refrigeration equipment, the use of magnesium alloy radiators can improve the overall cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption. In addition, in some compactly designed air conditioning systems, magnesium alloy radiators can also play an important role because they can manufacture components of various shapes and sizes to meet specific space constraints and requirements.

 

However, it should be noted that magnesium alloy may be subject to corrosion under certain circumstances, so appropriate preventive measures need to be taken when manufacturing magnesium alloy radiators, such as using corrosion-resistant coatings or regularly inspecting and maintaining radiators to ensure their long-term reliability.


Magnesium alloy grades for radiator applications:


AZ91: This alloy contains approximately 9% aluminum and 1% zinc. It offers good strength, castability, and corrosion resistance, making it a popular choice for radiator applications. AZ91 is commonly used in automotive radiators due to its balanced properties.


AM50 and AM60: These alloys contain around 5% and 6% aluminum, respectively. They provide good castability, corrosion resistance, and moderate strength. AM50 and AM60 are often used in automotive radiators as well.


AE44: This alloy contains about 4% aluminum and 4% rare earth elements, primarily yttrium and neodymium. AE44 offers a higher level of strength and creep resistance compared to other magnesium alloys. It is suitable for applications where increased mechanical properties are required, such as high-performance radiators.