Abstract: The invention provides magnesium alloys for high temperature applications that combine excellent castability with superior corrosion resistance, and with good creep resistance, ductility, impact strength, and thermal conductivity. The alloys contain mainly Al, La, Ce, and Mn, and are particularly useful for high-pressure die casting process.

Abstract: The invention provides magnesium alloys for high temperature applications that combine excellent castability with superior corrosion resistance, and with good creep resistance, ductility, impact strength, and thermal conductivity. The alloys contain mainly Al, La, Ce, and Mn, and are particularly useful for high-pressure die casting process.

Abstract: The invention provides a magnesium based alloy consisting of at least 94.8% magnesium, 2.5-4.6% neodymium, 0.05-0.40% yttrium, and 0.03-0.65% zirconium, exhibiting good castability, high strength, high corrosion resistance and high creep resistance even at high temperatures. The alloy is suitable for high pressure die casting, sand casting, investment casting, permanent mold casting, twin roll casting, or direct chill casting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to creep-resistant magnesium-based alloys with low susceptibility to hot tearing, and with improved ductility, impact strength and fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance. The alloys contain at least 96 wt % magnesium, 1.5 to 1.9 wt % neodymium, 0.10 to 0.30 wt % yttrium, 0.35 to 0.70 wt % zirconium, 0.05 to 0.35 wt % zinc, 0.01 to 0.10 wt % calcium, 0.01 to 0.15 wt % strontium, and 0.0000 to 0.0005 wt % beryllium, and they are suitable for low pressure and gravity castings. Articles, that are castings of the alloys, are suitable for applications at temperatures as high as 175-250° C.

Abstract: Magnesium-based alloys are provided which exhibit improved resistance to creeping and to corrosion, as well as improved strength, and good castability. The alloys are suitable for applications at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Magnesium-based alloys are provided which exhibit improved resistance to creeping and to corrosion, as well as improved strength, and good castability. The alloys are suitable for applications at both ambient and elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to creep-resistant magnesium-based alloys with low susceptibility to hot tearing, and with improved ductility, impact strength and fracture toughness, and corrosion resistance. The alloys contain at least 96 wt % magnesium, 1.5 to 1.9 wt % neodymium, 0.10 to 0.30 wt % yttrium, 0.35 to 0.70 wt % zirconium, 0.05 to 0.35 wt % zinc, 0.01 to 0.10 wt % calcium, 0.01 to 0.15 wt % strontium, and 0.0000 to 0.0005 wt % beryllium, and they are suitable for low pressure and gravity castings. Articles, that are castings of the alloys, are suitable for applications at temperatures as high as 175-250° C.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy containing at least 86 wt % Mg; 4.8 to 9.2 wt % aluminum, 0.08 to 0.38 wt % manganese, 0.00 to 0.9 wt % zinc, 0.2 to 1.2 wt % calcium, 0.05 to 1.4 wt % strontium, and 0.00 to 0.8 wt % rare earth elements. The alloy may also comprise up to 0.02 wt % zirconium and up to 0.001 wt % beryllium.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy containing at least 85.4 wt % Mg, 4.7 to 7.3 wt % aluminum, 0.17 to 0.60 wt % manganese, 0.0 to 0.8 wt % zinc, 1.8 to 3.2 wt % calcium, 0.3 to 2.2 wt % tin, and 0.0 to 0.5 wt % strontium. The alloy may comprising up to 0.004 wt % iron, up to 0.001 wt % nickel, up to 0.003 wt % copper, or up to 0.03 wt % silicon. In addition, the alloy may comprise up to 0.001 wt % beryllium.

Abstract: A magnesium-based alloy containing at least 92 wt % magnesium, 2.7 to 3.3 wt % neodymium, 0.0 to 2.6 wt % yttrium, 0.2 to 0.8 wt % zirconium, 0.2 to 0.8 wt % zinc, 0.03 to 0.25 wt % calcium, and 0.00 to 0.001 wt % beryllium. The alloy may additionally contain up to 0.007 wt % iron, up to 0.002 wt % nickel, up to 0.003 wt % copper, and up to 0.01 wt % silicon, and incidental impurities. The alloy may contain from 0.2 to 0.5 wt % Zn, and from 0.03 to 0.15 wt % Ca, and 2.9-3.2 wt % Nd, 1.9-2.1 wt % Y, 0.3-0.5 wt % Zr, 0.2-0.4 wt % Zn, and 0.03-0.12 wt % Ca.

Abstract: A magnesium-based alloy containing at least 92 wt % magnesium, 2.7 to 3.3 wt % neodymium, 0.0 to 2.6 wt % yttrium, 0.2 to 0.8 wt % zirconium, 0.2 to 0.8 wt % zinc, 0.03 to 0.25 wt % calcium, and 0.00 to 0.001 wt % beryllium. The alloy may additionally contain up to 0.007 wt % iron, up to 0.002 wt % nickel, up to 0.003 wt % copper, and up to 0.01 wt % silicon, and incidental impurities. The alloy may contain from 0.2 to 0.5 wt % Zn, and from 0.03 to 0.15 wt % Ca, and 2.9-3.2 wt % Nd, 1.9-2.1 wt % Y, 0.3-0.5 wt % Zr, 0.2-0.4 wt % Zn, and 0.03-0.12 wt % Ca.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy containing at least 86 wt % Mg; 4.8 to 9.2 wt % aluminum, 0.08 to 0.38 wt % manganese, 0.00 to 0.9 wt % zinc, 0.2 to 1.2 wt % calcium, 0.05 to 1.4 wt % strontium, and 0.00 to 0.8 wt % rare earth elements. The alloy may also comprise up to 0.02 wt % zirconium and up to 0.001 wt % beryllium.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy containing at least 85.4 wt % Mg, 4.7 to 7.3 wt % aluminum, 0.17 to 0.60 wt % manganese, 0.0 to 0.8 wt % zinc, 1.8 to 3.2 wt % calcium, 0.3 to 2.2 wt % tin, and 0.0 to 0.5 wt % strontium. The alloy may comprising up to 0.004 wt % iron, up to 0.001 wt % nickel, up to 0.003 wt % copper, or up to 0.03 wt % silicon. In addition, the alloy may comprise up to 0.001 wt % beryllium.

Abstract: A magnesium based alloy for high pressure die casting, comprising at least 83 wt % magnesium; 4.5 to 10 wt % Al; wt % Zn that is comprised in one of the two ranges 0.01 to 1 and 5 to 10; 0.15 to 1.0 wt % Mn; 0.05 to 1 wt % of rare earth elements; 0.01 to 0.2 wt % Sr; 0.0005 to 0.0015 wt % Be; and calcium in an amount higher than 0.3 (wt % Al -4.0).sup.0.5 wt % and lower than 1.2 wt %. The alloy may further comprise incidental impurities. The alloy may comprise at least 88 wt % magnesium, 4.5 to 10 wt % Al, 0.1 to 1 wt % of rare earth elements. The alloy may contain 5 to 10 wt % Zn and 0.1 to 1 wt % of rare earth elements, and wherein the zinc content is related to the aluminum content by the formula: wt % Zn=8.2-2.2 in (wt % Al -3.5).