Abstract: A magnesium-based semi-solid alloy having improved creep resistance, ultimate tensile strength, tensile yield strength and average % elongation at 150° C. Castings are cast from a semi-solid alloy slurry comprising, in weight percent, between about 3 to 7% Aluminum, between about 0.5% and 3% Strontium with the balance being magnesium except for impurities commonly found in magnesium alloys. The semi-solid alloy slurry includes up to 5% or up to about 20% solid fraction by weight.

Abstract: A wheel balancing weight attached to the rim of a wheel for balancing the wheel is disclosed. The wheel balancing weight comprises a weight mass manufactured from zinc composite or a zinc based material and a means for attaching said weight mass to the rim. The zinc composite or zinc based material wheel balancing weight exhibits physical characteristics in terms of corrosion resistance and ductility comparable to those of traditional lead alloy wheel balancing weights while at the same time providing an environmentally friendly alternative to lead.

Abstract: A magnesium-based casting alloy having good salt-spray corrosion resistance and improved creep resistance, tensile yield strength and bolt-load retention, particularly at elevated temperatures of at least 150° C., is provided. The inventive alloy comprises, in weight percent, 2 to 9% aluminum and 0.5 to 7% strontium, with the balance being magnesium except for impurities commonly found in magnesium alloys. A method of making an oxidation-resistant alloy melt, and the alloy melt prepared by such a method, are also provided. The alloy melt comprises magnesium as a primary alloying metal, and aluminum and strontium as secondary alloying metals, while the inventive method comprises: melting the alloying metals under an atmosphere of an inert gas selected from a mixture of carbon dioxide and sulfur fluoride gas, a mixture of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide gas, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A wheel balancing weight attached to the rim of a wheel for balancing the wheel is disclosed. The wheel balancing weight comprises a weight mass manufactured from zinc composite or a zinc based material and a means for attaching said weight mass to the rim. The zinc composite or zinc based material wheel balancing weight exhibits physical characteristics in terms of corrosion resistance and ductility comparable to those of traditional lead alloy wheel balancing weights while at the same time providing an environmentally friendly alternative to lead.

Abstract: A magnesium-based casting alloy having good salt-spray corrosion resistance and improved creep resistance, tensile yield strength and bolt-load retention, particularly at elevated temperatures of at least 150° C., is provided. The inventive alloy comprises, in weight percent, 2 to 9% aluminum and 0.5 to 7% strontium, with the balance being magnesium except for impurities commonly found in magnesium alloys.

Abstract: A magnesium-based casting alloy having improved elevated temperature properties and good salt-spray corrosion resistance. The inventive alloy comprises: 1 to 12% by wt. aluminum; 0.1 to 0.6% by wt. strontium; and 0.1 to 0.5% by wt. calcium, with the balance being magnesium except for impurities commonly found in magnesium alloys.

Abstract: A magnesium-based casting alloy having good salt-spray corrosion resistance and improved creep resistance, tensile yield strength and bolt-load retention, particularly at elevated temperatures of at least 150° C., is provided. The inventive alloy comprises, in weight percent, 2 to 9% aluminum and 0.5 to 7% strontium, with the balance being magnesium except for impurities commonly found in magnesium alloys.