Magnesium Elektron HD9/00,E FOUR

Magnesium Elektron HD9/00

 **Product Overview** 

 Magnesium Elektron HD9/00 is a high-purity unalloyed magnesium grade designed to meet the demanding requirements of specialized industrial applications where superior purity and consistent performance are essential. As part of the premium HD series, HD9/00 offers an excellent balance between ultra-high purity characteristics and practical manufacturing considerations, making it suitable for advanced metallurgical processes, high-quality chemical synthesis, and specialized manufacturing applications that demand reliable material performance. This material is typically supplied in standardized ingot form with optimized geometry for efficient handling and melting, and is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. 

Magnesium Elektron HD9/00

 **Product Overview** 

 Magnesium Elektron HD9/00 is a high-purity unalloyed magnesium grade designed to meet the demanding requirements of specialized industrial applications where superior purity and consistent performance are essential. As part of the premium HD series, HD9/00 offers an excellent balance between ultra-high purity characteristics and practical manufacturing considerations, making it suitable for advanced metallurgical processes, high-quality chemical synthesis, and specialized manufacturing applications that demand reliable material performance. This material is typically supplied in standardized ingot form with optimized geometry for efficient handling and melting, and is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. 

 --- #### **1. Chemical Composition

** HD9/00 maintains stringent purity standards with particular attention to critical impurity elements. 

 | Element | Composition (% by Weight) | 

| :---------------- | :-------------------------------- | 

| **Magnesium (Mg)** | ≥ 99.92 % | 

| **Iron (Fe)** | ≤ 0.010 % | 

| **Nickel (Ni)** | ≤ 0.001 % | 

| **Copper (Cu)** | ≤ 0.008 % |

 | **Silicon (Si)** | ≤ 0.018 % | 

| **Aluminum (Al)** | ≤ 0.015 % |

 | **Manganese (Mn)** | ≤ 0.015 % |

 | **Chlorine (Cl)** | ≤ 0.005 % | 

| **Other Elements** | ≤ 0.020 % (each) | 

| **Total Impurities** | ≤ 0.08 % | 

 *Note:* The carefully controlled levels of **iron**, **nickel**, and **copper** ensure excellent corrosion characteristics, while the overall impurity profile is optimized for superior performance in both metallurgical and chemical applications. The specific control of **chlorine** content enhances suitability for chemical processing applications. 

2. Physical & Mechanical Properties

** HD9/00 exhibits the characteristic properties of high-purity magnesium with enhanced consistency for industrial applications. 

 **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:** 25.8 μm/m·°C (25-100°C) *   

**Thermal Conductivity:** 155 W/m·K *   

**Electrical Resistivity:** 44.5 nΩ·m *   

**Specific Heat Capacity:** 1025 J/kg·K (20°C) **

Mechanical Properties (As-Cast):** *   

**Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS):** 80 - 115 MPa (12 - 17 ksi) *   

**Tensile Yield Strength (TYS):** 20 - 40 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) *   

**Elongation:** 5 - 13% *   

**Compressive Yield Strength:** 20 - 40 MPa (3 - 6 ksi) *   

**Shear Strength:** 55 - 75 MPa (8 - 11 ksi) *   

**Hardness:** 30 - 40 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 casting fluidity and mold filling characteristics** *   

**Consistent chemical reactivity** *   

**Reliable performance in various processing conditions** 

3. International Standards & Specifications

 HD9/00 complies with major 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 99.92** according to international purity classification *   *

*Proprietary Designation:** **Elektron HD9/00** (Luxfer MEL Technologies) 

4. Product Applications** 

 HD9/00 serves a wide range of demanding applications across various industrial sectors. *   

**Advanced Metallurgical Applications:**    *   

**High-Quality Aluminum Alloy Production**    *   

**Premium Master Alloy Manufacturing**    *  

 **Special Steel Processing and Desulfurization**    *   

**Titanium Sponge Production**    *   

**High-Performance Alloy Development** *   

**Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry:**    *   

**Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis**    *   

**High-Purity Grignard Reagent Production**    *   

**Fine Chemical Manufacturing**    *   

**Specialty Catalyst Production**    *   

**Electronic Chemical Synthesis** *   

**Industrial and Manufacturing:**    *   

**High-Performance Sacrificial Anodes**    *   

**Advanced Cathodic Protection Systems**    *  

 **Aerospace and Defense Applications**    *   

**Specialized Pyrotechnic Compositions** *   

**Research and Development:**    *  

 **Materials Science Research**    *  

 **Chemical Process Development**    *  

 **University and Industrial Research Programs**    *  

 **Advanced Manufacturing Development**

5. Manufacturing & Processing Characteristics** 

 **Primary Processing:** *   

Controlled production processes ensuring consistent purity 

*   Optimized melting and casting procedures 

*   Strict quality control protocols 

*   Specialized handling to maintain purity levels 

 **Secondary Processing:** *  

 Excellent machining characteristics with fine surface finish *   

Good hot workability at standard processing temperatures *   

Suitable for precision casting applications *   

Compatible with various industrial manufacturing processes *   

Consistent performance in remelting operations --- 

 **Summary**

 **Magnesium Elektron HD9/00** represents a high-purity magnesium grade that delivers reliable performance for demanding industrial applications. The **superior purity level (≥99.92%)** combined with carefully controlled impurity elements ensures consistent performance in critical applications across metallurgical, chemical, and manufacturing sectors. Compliance with international standards including **ASTM B92** and **ISO 8287** guarantees material quality and traceability. HD9/00's optimal balance of **purity**, **processability**, and **performance** makes it an excellent choice for applications requiring higher purity levels than standard commercial grades, providing consistent results in demanding processing environments. The material serves as a trusted raw material for advanced industrial applications where material consistency and reliable performance are essential for successful manufacturing outcomes and product quality.

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 3435 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request.