Magnesium Elektron HD10/00,E FOUR

### **Magnesium Elektron HD10/00** **Product Overview** Magnesium Elektron HD10/00 is a high-purity unalloyed magnesium grade specifically engineered for applications requiring superior purity with enhanced casting and processing characteristics. As part of the premium HD series, HD10/00 offers an optimal combination of high purity levels and excellent manufacturing performance, making it particularly suitable for demanding applications in the metallurgical, chemical, and specialized manufacturing industries where both purity and processability are critical requirements. This material is typically supplied in ingot form, with controlled geometry for optimized melting efficiency, and is also available in customized forms to meet specific customer requirements. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** HD10/00 maintains stringent purity standards with carefully controlled impurity elements. | Element | Composition (% by Weight) | | :---------------- | :-------------------------------- | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | ≥ 99.93 % | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤ 0.008 % | | **Nickel (Ni)** | ≤ 0.001 % | | **Copper (Cu)** | ≤ 0.006 % | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.015 % | | **Aluminum (Al)** | ≤ 0.012 % | | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤ 0.012 % | | **Chlorine (Cl)** | ≤ 0.004 % | | **Other Elements** | ≤ 0.015 % (each) | | **Total Impurities** | ≤ 0.07 % | *Note:* The particularly low levels of **iron** and **nickel** ensure excellent corrosion characteristics, while the balanced control of other impurities provides consistent performance in various applications. The **chlorine** content is specifically controlled for optimal chemical processing performance. --- #### **2. Physical & Mechanical Properties** HD10/00 exhibits the excellent properties of high-purity magnesium with enhanced consistency. **Physical Properties:** * **Density:** 1.738 g/cm³ (0.0628 lb/in³) * **Melting Point:** 650 °C (1202 °F) * **Boiling Point:** 1090 °C (1994 °F) * **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:** 25.7 μm/m·°C (25-100°C) * **Thermal Conductivity:** 156 W/m·K * **Electrical Resistivity:** 44 nΩ·m * **Specific Heat Capacity:** 1028 J/kg·K (20°C) **Mechanical Properties (As-Cast):** * **Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS):** 82 - 118 MPa (12 - 17 ksi) * **Tensile Yield Strength (TYS):** 22 - 42 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) * **Elongation:** 5 - 14% * **Compressive Yield Strength:** 22 - 42 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) * **Shear Strength:** 58 - 78 MPa (8 - 11 ksi) * **Hardness:** 32 - 42 HBW * **Modulus of Elasticity:** 45 GPa (6.5 × 10³ ksi) **Special Characteristics:** * **Excellent vibration damping capacity** * **High thermal and electrical conductivity** * **Superior machinability with fine surface finish** * **Excellent casting fluidity** * **Good hot workability** * **Consistent chemical reactivity** --- #### **3. International Standards & Specifications** HD10/00 meets rigorous international standards for high-purity magnesium. * **ASTM International:** **ASTM B92** (Standard Specification for Unalloyed Magnesium Ingot and Stick for Remelting) * **ISO Standards:** **ISO 8287** (Magnesium and magnesium alloys - Unalloyed magnesium) * **European Standards:** **EN 12421** (Magnesium and magnesium alloys - Unalloyed magnesium) * **Grade Designation:** **Mg 99.93** according to international purity classification * **Proprietary Designation:** **Elektron HD10/00** (Luxfer MEL Technologies) --- #### **4. Product Applications** HD10/00 serves demanding applications across multiple industrial sectors where high purity and reliable performance are essential. * **Advanced Metallurgical Applications:** * **High-Quality Aluminum Alloy Production** * **Premium Master Alloy Manufacturing** * **Special Steel Processing** * **Titanium Sponge Production** * **Superalloy Production** * **Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry:** * **Pharmaceutical Grade Chemical Synthesis** * **High-Purity Grignard Reagent Production** * **Fine Chemical Manufacturing** * **Catalyst and Specialty Chemical Production** * **Industrial Manufacturing:** * **High-Performance Sacrificial Anodes** * **Advanced Cathodic Protection Systems** * **Aerospace Component Manufacturing** * **Specialized Pyrotechnic Applications** * **Research and Specialized Applications:** * **University and Industrial Research** * **Advanced Materials Development** * **Nuclear Applications** * **Electronics and Semiconductor Support** --- #### **5. Manufacturing & Processing Characteristics** **Primary Processing:** * Advanced refining processes ensuring consistent purity * Controlled atmosphere melting and casting * Optimized ingot geometry for efficient melting * Stringent quality control throughout production **Secondary Processing:** * Excellent machining characteristics with superior surface quality * Good hot workability at standard processing temperatures * Suitable for precision casting applications * Compatible with various industrial processing methods * Consistent performance in remelting operations --- **Summary** **Magnesium Elektron HD10/00** represents a premium high-purity magnesium grade that delivers exceptional performance for demanding industrial applications. The **high purity level (≥99.93%)** combined with carefully controlled impurity elements ensures reliable performance in critical applications while maintaining excellent processing characteristics. Compliance with international standards including **ASTM B92** and **ISO 8287** guarantees consistent quality and material traceability. HD10/00's optimal balance of **purity**, **processability**, and **performance** makes it an ideal choice for applications requiring higher purity levels than standard commercial grades but where the ultra-pure characteristics of HD2 series may not be essential. The material serves as a reliable high-quality raw material for advanced metallurgical processes, chemical synthesis, and specialized manufacturing applications, providing consistent performance where material quality and processing reliability are paramount considerations.

Packing of Standard Packing: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 3434 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.