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Magnesium Alloys

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Elektron® 675 Magnesium Alloy
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Magnesium - Elektron® 675

Elektron® 675 is a magnesium extrusion alloy for motorsport applications which offers excellent performance at high temperatures combined with weight reduction possibilities for designers. Used effectively in temperatures up to 250°C, Elektron 675 is a lightweight, flame-proof material with good overall corrosion resistance and offers superior machinability when compared to aluminium. The product is an extrusion alloy supplied in the T5 temper heat treated condition and used in a variety of motorsport applications. The product is optimised for greater strength and density and is available for supply to customers in extruded bar form.

Motorsport Applications

Elektron® 675 can be used effectively in the following applications:

  • Chassis and hydraulic components
  • Engine casings and gearboxes
  • Racing wheels
  • Weight reduction design

Key Benefits

Benefits of using this particular alloy include:

  • Lightweight with ultra-high-strength
  • Good corrosion resistance
  • Superior machinability when compared to aluminium
  • For use in temperatures up to 250°C
  • Available in round, flat and square bar, tube, plate and forgings

About Smiths HP

We are a leading stockholder and supplier of high-performance engineering materials to the motorsport sector. We are supply partners in a range of specialist motorsport markets including Formula 1, Formula E, NASCAR, MOTO GP, WEC & WRC.