Material Selector

The material selector provides access to a material database of metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), polymers (thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers), composites, and ceramics. The database can be filtered by material type and display material properties such as density, hardness, tensile strength, and yield strength. Upper and lower limits can be entered for any material property to filter the results and glossary entries are available for additional information. Lastly, side-by-side comparisons of the material data sheets can be viewed by selecting materials and clicking "Compare".
Magnesium - Chemical symbol Mg, Atomic number 12, atomic weight 24.312. A silvery, moderately hard, strong, and light metal. Used in ductile iron production, steel desulfurization, and chemical reduction. Growing use as substitute for aluminum and zinc in die castings, due to light weight, high strength and low cost.