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A Comparison of the Impact Characteristics of Several Magnesium Die Casting Alloys

John C. Grebetz

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Interest in ductile, tough magnesium alloys has been stimulated by designers seeking lightweight, efficient steering control structures. The simultaneous need for deformable, energy-absorbing components redirected metallurgists to consider the impact behavior of “high-ductility”, AM-series, magnesium alloys. This paper provides a comparison between the “workhorse” AZ91D magnesium alloy and the less-common, AM60B alloy. Specific application to a steering column bracket illustrates the development processes involved in selecting the appropriate alloy.

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Key concepts: Die casting, Magnesium, Die (integrated circuit), Metallurgy, Materials science, Casting, Nanotechnology