What is the composition of AE42 Magnesium Alloy?

Published composition ranges are not available for AE42 Magnesium Alloy in this record. PARTIAL - parsed from a truncated 500-char source excerpt; the element set is INCOMPLETE and must NOT be used for validation, specification or purchasing

What standards cover AE42 Magnesium Alloy?

The governing standards for AE42 Magnesium Alloy include ASTM B93/B93M. Mill certificates typically call out the most specific AMS or ASTM number applicable to the product form.

What is AE42 Magnesium Alloy used for?

This alloy is used in applications demanding the property set described in its family: special.

How do I verify a mill certificate for AE42 Magnesium Alloy?

Compare each element value on the certificate against the min/max ranges in the spec table above. Paste the values into the SpecBase validator to get an automated pass/fail check.

What UNS number is assigned to AE42 Magnesium Alloy?

No UNS number is assigned; identify by the AMS or ASTM grade on the certificate.

AE42 Magnesium Alloy

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Quick answer

AE42 Magnesium Alloy is a special specified by ASTM B93/B93M. Typical composition: .

AE42 is a high-temperature creep-resistant magnesium alloy, primarily alloyed with aluminium and rare earth elements (cerium). It is commonly used in automotive powertrain components.

Applicable Standards

ASTM B93/B93M

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