Magnesium Elektron HD2/01,E FOUR

### **Magnesium Elektron HD2/01** **Product Overview** Magnesium Elektron HD2/01 is an ultra-high purity unalloyed magnesium grade that offers exceptional purity levels while providing specific benefits for applications requiring controlled iron content. As part of the premium HD2 series, HD2/01 maintains the stringent purity standards of the HD2 family while offering optimized characteristics for certain metallurgical and chemical processes where controlled iron levels provide processing advantages. This grade represents an optimal balance between ultra-high purity and practical manufacturing considerations for specialized industrial applications. This material is supplied in various forms including ingots, sticks, and granules, with each form maintaining consistent purity standards for different application needs. --- #### **1. Chemical Composition** HD2/01 features ultra-high purity with specifically controlled iron content for optimized performance. | Element | Composition (% by Weight) | | :---------------- | :-------------------------------- | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | ≥ 99.96 % | | **Iron (Fe)** | 0.008 - 0.020 % | | **Nickel (Ni)** | ≤ 0.001 % | | **Copper (Cu)** | ≤ 0.003 % | | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.008 % | | **Aluminum (Al)** | ≤ 0.008 % | | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤ 0.008 % | | **Chlorine (Cl)** | ≤ 0.005 % | | **Other Elements** | ≤ 0.010 % (each) | | **Total Impurities** | ≤ 0.04 % | *Note:* The controlled **iron** content (0.008-0.020%) is carefully maintained to provide specific benefits in certain metallurgical processes while still ensuring excellent overall purity. All other impurities are maintained at ultra-low levels to ensure superior performance characteristics. --- #### **2. Physical & Mechanical Properties** HD2/01 exhibits the excellent properties of ultra-pure magnesium with enhanced processing flexibility. **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:** 25.5 μm/m·°C (25-100°C) * **Thermal Conductivity:** 157 W/m·K * **Electrical Resistivity:** 43.5 nΩ·m * **Specific Heat Capacity:** 1020 J/kg·K (20°C) **Mechanical Properties (As-Cast):** * **Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS):** 78 - 115 MPa (11 - 17 ksi) * **Tensile Yield Strength (TYS):** 20 - 38 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) * **Elongation:** 5 - 15% * **Compressive Yield Strength:** 20 - 38 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) * **Shear Strength:** 55 - 75 MPa (8 - 11 ksi) * **Hardness:** 28 - 38 HBW * **Modulus of Elasticity:** 45 GPa (6.5 × 10³ ksi) **Special Characteristics:** * **Excellent vibration damping capacity** * **High thermal and electrical conductivity** * **Superior machinability with excellent surface finish** * **Good castability and processing characteristics** * **Controlled chemical reactivity** * **Excellent electromagnetic shielding properties** --- #### **3. International Standards & Specifications** HD2/01 complies with the highest international standards for pure 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 99.96** according to international purity classification * **Proprietary Designation:** **Elektron HD2/01** (Luxfer MEL Technologies) --- #### **4. Product Applications** HD2/01 serves advanced applications where ultra-high purity with controlled iron content is required. * **Advanced Metallurgical Applications:** * **High-Purity Aluminum Alloy Production** * **Specialty Master Alloy Manufacturing** * **Aerospace Grade Alloy Production** * **Titanium Sponge Production** * **Special Steel Processing** * **Chemical and Pharmaceutical:** * **Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis** * **High-Purity Grignard Reagent Production** * **Fine Chemical Manufacturing** * **Catalyst and Reagent Applications** * **Electronics and Specialized Applications:** * **High-Performance Sacrificial Anodes** * **Advanced Cathodic Protection Systems** * **Aerospace Components** * **Research and Development Applications** * **Energy and Industrial:** * **Battery Component Manufacturing** * **Pyrotechnic Applications** * **Chemical Reduction Processes** * **Specialized Industrial Processes** --- #### **5. Manufacturing & Processing Characteristics** **Primary Processing:** * Advanced refining and distillation processes * Controlled atmosphere melting and casting * Specialized handling to maintain purity levels * Stringent quality control protocols **Secondary Processing:** * Excellent machining characteristics * Good hot workability at controlled temperatures * Suitable for high-quality casting applications * Compatible with clean processing environments * Good welding and joining characteristics --- **Summary** **Magnesium Elektron HD2/01** represents a strategically optimized ultra-high purity magnesium grade that combines exceptional purity with practical processing advantages. The carefully controlled **iron content** provides specific benefits for certain metallurgical and chemical processes while maintaining the **ultra-high purity (≥99.96%)** essential for demanding applications. Compliance with the highest international standards including **ASTM B92** ensures consistent quality and material reliability. HD2/01's optimal balance of **purity**, **controlled iron content**, and **excellent processing characteristics** makes it a preferred choice for advanced applications where the specific iron control of HD2/01 provides advantages over both the ultra-low iron HD2/00 and standard purity grades. The material serves as a critical raw material for advanced metallurgical, chemical, and specialized industrial applications, providing reliable performance where material purity and consistency are paramount.

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 3432 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.