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Wrought magnesium alloy is stronger than aluminum.(METALS)
Advanced Materials & Processes, September, 2005
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A wrought magnesium alloy that is said to be stronger than aluminum at temperatures above 100[degrees]C (212[degrees]F) has been announced by Magnesium Elektron, England. Designated Elektron 675, strength is said to be higher than that of wrought 2000 and 7000 series aluminum above 100[degrees]C (212[degrees]F) temperature.
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At 200[degrees]C (400[degrees]F), yield strength is 290 MPa (42 ksi), and the ultimate tensile strength is 380 MPa (55 ksi). This is over 100% stronger than 2024 series aluminum, and more than 200% stronger than 7075 series aluminum. These properties are achieved ...
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