Magnesium Aluminum Zinc (Mg-Al-Zn) Master Alloy ,Mg-Al-Zn Alloy,E FOUR

### **Product Introduction: Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy (Mg-Al-Zn Alloy)** 

 **Product Names:** - Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy - Mg-Al-Zn Alloy - AZ Series Master Alloy 

 #### **Overview** Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy is one of the most commercially important and widely used master alloy systems in the magnesium industry. This ternary master alloy forms the foundation for the renowned AZ series of magnesium alloys, which account for the majority of commercial magnesium applications worldwide. The combination of aluminum and zinc in magnesium creates alloys with excellent strength, castability, and corrosion resistance, making it the workhorse material for numerous industrial applications across automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors.

### **Product Introduction: Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy (Mg-Al-Zn Alloy)** 

 **Product Names:** - Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy - Mg-Al-Zn Alloy - AZ Series Master Alloy 

 #### **Overview** Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Master Alloy is one of the most commercially important and widely used master alloy systems in the magnesium industry. This ternary master alloy forms the foundation for the renowned AZ series of magnesium alloys, which account for the majority of commercial magnesium applications worldwide. The combination of aluminum and zinc in magnesium creates alloys with excellent strength, castability, and corrosion resistance, making it the workhorse material for numerous industrial applications across automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors.

 #### **Key Features & Advantages** - 

**Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio:

** Provides outstanding mechanical properties while maintaining lightweight characteristics - 

**Superior Castability:

** Excellent fluidity and reduced hot tearing tendency for complex casting applications - 

**Good Corrosion Resistance:

** Offers balanced corrosion performance in various environments - 

**Cost-Effectiveness:

** Provides optimal performance at competitive pricing - 

**Age Hardening Capability:

** Enables precipitation strengthening through heat treatment - 

**Versatile Processability:

** Suitable for sand casting, die casting, and wrought processing - 

**Proven Reliability:

** Decades of successful industrial application experience --- 

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**Chemical Composition

** Our Mg-Al-Zn Master Alloy is available in standard compositions corresponding to commercial AZ series alloys. 

 | Element | AZ63 Grade | AZ81 Grade | AZ91 Grade | Impurities (Max.) | 

|---------|-------------|-------------|-------------|-------------------| 

| **Al (Aluminum)** | 5.5 - 6.5% | 7.0 - 8.0% | 8.5 - 9.5% | - |

 | **Zn (Zinc)** | 2.5 - 3.5% | 0.4 - 0.8% | 0.4 - 0.8% | - | 

| **Mg (Magnesium)** | Balance | Balance | Balance | - | 

| **Mn (Manganese)** | 0.15 - 0.35% | 0.15 - 0.35% | 0.15 - 0.35% | - |

 | **Si (Silicon)** | ≤ 0.08% | ≤ 0.08% | ≤ 0.08% | 0.10% |

 | **Cu (Copper)** | ≤ 0.025% | ≤ 0.025% | ≤ 0.025% | 0.035% | 

| **Fe (Iron)** | ≤ 0.004% | ≤ 0.004% | ≤ 0.004% | 0.005% | 

| **Ni (Nickel)** | ≤ 0.001% | ≤ 0.001% | ≤ 0.001% | 0.002% |

 | **Other Elements** | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.02% | 0.03% | --- 

 ### **Physical Properties** 

 | Property | AZ63 Grade | AZ81 Grade | AZ91 Grade | 

|----------|-------------|-------------|-------------| 

| **Form** | Ingot, Notched Ingot | Ingot, Notched Ingot | Ingot, Notched Ingot | 

| **Ingot Size** | 5-20 kg | 5-20 kg | 5-20 kg |

 | **Color** | Bright silver-white | Bright silver-white | Bright silver-white |

 | **Density** | 1.80 - 1.83 g/cm³ | 1.80 - 1.82 g/cm³ | 1.81 - 1.83 g/cm³ | 

| **Melting Point** | ~595°C - 615°C | ~590°C - 610°C | ~595°C - 615°C |

 | **Brinell Hardness** | 65-75 HB | 60-70 HB | 65-75 HB | 

| **Typical Yield Strength** | 130-150 MPa | 120-140 MPa | 140-160 MPa | 

| **Typical Tensile Strength** | 230-270 MPa | 210-250 MPa | 230-280 MPa | --- 

 ### **Applications

** Mg-Al-Zn Master Alloy serves as the primary material for countless applications across multiple industries: 

 **Automotive Industry (Largest Application Sector):

** - Transmission cases and housings 

- Engine blocks and cylinder heads 

- Intake manifolds 

- Steering wheels and columns 

- Seat frames and brackets 

- Wheel rims and components 

- Valve covers and oil pans 

 **Aerospace Components:

** - Aircraft transmission housings

 - Gearbox components 

- Engine accessory brackets

 - Interior structural components 

- Satellite components 

 **Consumer Electronics:

** - Laptop and tablet housings 

- Camera bodies and frames 

- Mobile device structural components 

- Power tool housings 

 **Industrial Equipment

:** - Machinery components and housings 

- Material handling equipment parts 

- Pneumatic tool bodies 

- Printing equipment components 

 **Sports & Recreation:

** - Bicycle frames and components 

- Golf club heads 

- Outdoor equipment components

 - Fishing reels and equipment --- 

 ### **International Standards** Mg-Al-Zn Master Alloy complies with all major international standards for magnesium alloys:

 **ASTM Standards:** - 

**ASTM B93/B93M:** Standard Specification for Magnesium Alloys in Ingot Form - 

**ASTM B80:** Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Sand Castings -

 **ASTM B94:** Standard Specification for Magnesium-Alloy Die Castings - 

**ASTM B107/B107M:** Standard for Magnesium-Alloy Extruded Products 

 **ISO Standards:** - **ISO 16220:** Magnesium and magnesium alloys - Magnesium alloy ingots and castings - 

**ISO 3116:** Magnesium and magnesium alloys - Unalloyed magnesium 

 **European Standards:** - 

**EN 1753:** Magnesium and magnesium alloys - Magnesium alloy ingots and castings **National Standards:** - 

**GB/T 19078:** Magnesium alloy ingots (China) - 

**JIS H 2221:** Magnesium alloy ingots for castings (Japan) - 

**JIS H 4203:** Magnesium alloy sheets and plates (Japan) **Industry Specifications:** - 

**SAE J465:** Magnesium Alloy Castings - 

**Ford WSS-M99B999-B999** -

 **GM 4345M** - 

**MIL-M-46099** --- 

 ### **Packaging & Handling**

 **Packaging:**

 - Sealed in moisture-proof plastic bags 

- Packed in steel drums or wooden crates

 - Clear labeling with alloy designation, composition, and batch number 

- Custom packaging available for specific customer requirements 

 **Storage:** 

- Store in dry, well-ventilated warehouses 

- Maintain ambient temperature conditions 

- Keep relative humidity below 65% 

- Separate from acids and corrosive materials

 **Safety Precautions:

** - Use standard PPE: safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing 

- Ensure adequate ventilation in working areas 

- Avoid dust generation during handling 

- Have Class D fire extinguishers readily available 

- Implement good housekeeping practices 

 **First Aid Measures:

** - Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes 

- Skin contact: Wash with soap and water 

- Inhalation: Move to fresh air 

- Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately

--- ### **Quality Assurance** 

 **Certification & Testing:** 

- Material Certification per EN 10204 3.1/3.2 

- Chemical Analysis Report for each production batch

 - Mechanical Property Test Reports 

- Third-party inspection available upon request 

 **Quality Control:

** - Chemical composition verification 

- Microstructural analysis 

- Mechanical property testing 

- Surface quality inspection 

- Dimension and weight verification -

-- ### **Technical Specifications** 

 **Processing Guidelines:

** - Recommended melting temperature: 650-700°C - 

Protective atmosphere: CO₂/SF₆ mixture (typically 0.3-0.5% SF₆)

 - Die casting temperature: 620-680°C 

- Sand casting temperature: 680-730°C 

- Heat treatment available for enhanced properties 

 **Heat Treatment Options:** - T4: Solution treatment (415°C for 16-20 hours) 

- T5: Artificial aging (215°C for 4-8 hours) 

- T6: Solution treatment and artificial aging --- 

 ### **Technical Support & Services**

 Our comprehensive technical services include:

 - Alloy selection and application guidance

 - Optimal processing parameter recommendations 

- Heat treatment optimization 

- Quality improvement and troubleshooting

 - Custom alloy modification development 

 **Industry Experience:** 

- Decades of expertise in AZ series alloys

 - Technical support for casting process optimization

 - Application engineering for specific requirements 

- Continuous quality improvement programs --- 

 **Contact Information

** For detailed technical data sheets, pricing information for AZ63, AZ81, AZ91 grades, or application engineering support, please contact our technical sales team. We provide comprehensive solutions for magnesium alloy applications, backed by extensive industry experience and technical expertise.

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 3464 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.