Magnesium AM100A-T5 (UNS M10100)
AM100A-T5 is a magnesium alloy that is commonly used in sand, permanent mold, and investment castings. It has good tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation, as well as very good weldability.
| Chemical Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Element | Min | Max |
| Magnesium | Remainder | |
| Aluminum | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| Copper | 0.10% | |
| Manganese | 0.10% | |
| Nickel | 0.01% | |
| Silicon | 0.30% | |
| Zinc | 0.30% | |
The following table provides a list of magnesium AM100A-T5 properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units.
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Density | 1830 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | 150 MPa |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 110 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 45 GPa |
| Shear Modulus (G) | 17 GPa |
| Elongation at Break in 50 mm | 2% |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.35 |
| Brinell Hardness 500 kg load, 10 mm ball | 67 |
| Knoop Hardness Converted from Brinell | 90 |
| Vickers Hardness Converted from Brinell | 77 |
| Machinability | 100% |
| Thermal Properties | Metric |
| Melting Point Incipient Melting | ≥ 430 °C |
| Solidus | 463 °C |
| Liquidus | 595 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity | 73 W/m·K |
| Specific Heat Capacity (Cp) | 1050 J/kg·K |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL) | 25.0 1/°C |
| Heat of Fusion | 372 J/g |
| Electrical Properties | Metric |
| Electrical Resistivity | 1.50×10-5 Ω·cm |
The values in this table are approximate and can vary depending on various factors such as the specific manufacturing process and heat treatment applied to the alloy.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Magnesium AM100A-T5
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Good combinations of tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation | Corrosion resistance is lower than other magnesium alloys |
| Very good weldability | Density is higher than other magnesium alloys |
| Good machinability | No longer widely used |
| Low cost |
Applications of Magnesium AM100A-T5
Magnesium AM100A-T5 is no longer widely used, but was typically used for commercial and military pressure-tight sand and permanent mold structural castings. Some of the applications of Magnesium AM100A-T5:
- Automotive: AM100A-T5 is used in a variety of automotive applications, including engine blocks, cylinder heads, and suspension components.
- Aerospace: AM100A-T5 is used in a variety of aerospace applications, including aircraft bodies, landing gear, and engine components.
- Machinery: AM100A-T5 is used in a variety of machinery applications, including machine tools, robotic arms, and conveyors.
- Electronics: AM100A-T5 is used in a variety of electronics applications, including circuit boards, housings, and connectors.
- Other: AM100A-T5 is also used in a variety of other applications, including sporting goods, medical devices, and construction materials.