Magnesium Alloys  Sheets and strips

Wrought Magnesium Sheets and Strips

Specification

Sheet Thickness:

Available in various thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 10 mm or more.

The specific thickness options may vary depending on the supplier and the intended application.

Strip Width:

Usually available in different widths ranging from a few centimeters to several tens of centimeters.

The exact width options can depend on the supplier and customer requirements.

Length:

The length of magnesium alloy sheets and strips can vary and is often customizable based on customer needs.

Standard lengths are commonly available, such as 1 meter, 2 meters, or longer.

Wrought Magnesium alloy Sheets and Strips

Wrought magnesium and magnesium alloys are commonly used in the form of sheets and strips.

Grades

Wrought magnesium sheets and strips are typically produced through hot or cold rolling processes. The starting material is usually cast magnesium ingots, which are then heated and rolled to the desired thickness and dimensions. Wrought magnesium sheets and strips offer excellent formability and can be easily fabricated into different shapes and sizes.

Some commonly used magnesium alloys for sheets and strips include:

AZ31: This alloy contains 3% aluminum and 1% zinc, making it one of the most widely used magnesium alloys. It offers good strength, weldability, and excellent corrosion resistance.$10 to $18 per kilogram. 

AZ91: With 9% aluminum and 1% zinc, this alloy provides higher strength compared to AZ31. It exhibits good casting properties and is often used in automotive and aerospace applications.$12 to $20 per kilogram.

AM60: This alloy contains 6% aluminum and 0.3% manganese. It offers good ductility, corrosion resistance, and excellent castability, making it suitable for die casting and sheet applications.$13 to $22 per kilogram. 

ZK60: This alloy contains 6% zinc and 0.5% zirconium. It exhibits high strength, good creep resistance, and is commonly used in aerospace and defense applications.$14 to $24 per kilogram 

Applications

Wrought magnesium sheets and strips, as well as magnesium alloy sheets and strips, find applications in various industries. Some common applications include:

Aerospace: Magnesium alloys are used in aircraft components such as structural parts, landing gear, and interior fittings due to their lightweight and high strength.

Automotive: Magnesium sheets and strips are used in automotive applications to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. They can be found in engine components, transmission cases, and interior trim.

Electronics: Magnesium alloys are used in electronic devices due to their good electromagnetic shielding properties. They can be found in laptops, smartphones, and other portable electronic devices.

Consumer Goods: Magnesium sheets and strips are used in the manufacturing of consumer goods such as appliances, sporting goods, and jewelry due to their lightweight and aesthetic appeal.


Superplastic Wide Magnesium Alloy Sheets and Strips  available with customizable sizes


The primary difference between standard magnesium alloy sheets and strips and superplastic wide magnesium alloy sheets and strips lies in their formability and deformation characteristics.

Magnesium Alloy Sheets and Strips: They are typically made from magnesium alloys with a hexagonal close-packed structure. This structure results in poor formability, meaning they are not easily shaped or molded during manufacturing. They are utilized in various applications, but their deformation capabilities may be limited due to this inherent structural feature.

Superplastic Wide Magnesium Alloy Sheets and Strips: These materials exhibit superplasticity, which is the ability to withstand strains typically at the level of several hundred percent without necking or failure. Superplastic magnesium alloys can be stretched to multiple times their original size. The microstructure of these alloys is carefully designed to support grain boundary sliding and diffusion processes, which are the reasons for their high plasticity. They are ideal for applications that require complex shapes and fine details because they can be formed into intricate designs without cracking. The industrial application of superplastic magnesium alloy sheets is of great significance as they can be employed in high-tech industries, automotive, electronics, and aerospace, where materials that are both lightweight and strong are essential. The development of these materials focuses on creating cost-effective fine-grained polycrystals that require lower forming stresses and temperatures and allow for high forming rates.