02-21

2022

Installation and Maintenance of Magnesium Anodes

Magnesium rod anodes feature a compact structure, low film resistance, low power consumption, high penetration rate, large specific membrane area, long service life, and convenient maintenance and management. Due to their small size and light weight, they can be installed on the side, bottom, or top of electrophoresis tanks to meet the requirements of different coating processes. Conductive magnesium rod anodes are primarily used as the anode components in wet electrostatic precipitators and electrostatic tar collectors.

01-22

2022

What is a magnesium anode rod, and what are its applications?

The fundamental principle of the magnesium rod anode is to apply a DC high voltage of several hundred thousand volts between the anode plate and the cathode wire. Under the influence of this intense electrostatic field, the vapor between the anode plate and the cathode wire is thoroughly ionized, generating a large number of electrons and positive ions. As a result of the electric field forces, throughout the anode’s bidirectional motion, the magnesium rod collides with soot particles in the flue gas and becomes charged.

04-28

2021

Wenxi: Industrial Transformation Creates Clusters for Steel, Magnesium Metal, and Glass

Wenxi’s industrial sector took root in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Over more than half a century of ups and downs, the county has steadily grown into a economically robust region where industries such as steel, metallic magnesium, glassware, chemicals, and building materials dominate the industrial economy. In recent years, guided by the provincial Party committee’s overarching guiding principle of “Four Priorities, Four Highs, and Two Synchronizations” and closely aligned with the municipal Party committee’s key initiative of “Five Focus Areas, One Optimization, and One Promotion,” Wenxi’s industry has focused on breaking away from traditional models, pursuing iterative upgrades, and achieving smooth transformation and upgrading, thereby entering a fast track of development.

04-28

2021

Russia and South Korea Jointly Develop a New Low-Cost Magnesium Alloy

The National University of Science and Technology MISIS in Russia and South Korea’s LG Corporation have jointly developed a new magnesium alloy for thermal-management systems that, compared with aluminum alloys, can reduce the weight of such systems by one-third while maintaining equivalent cooling efficiency. Researchers note that magnesium alloys have long been plagued by flammability; conventional approaches involve adding rare-earth elements such as neodymium and lanthanum to raise the ignition temperature, but this method is costly. The new magnesium alloy, by contrast, achieves a similar increase in ignition temperature through the addition of silicon, zinc, calcium, zirconium, and other elements—while at a lower cost. The research team is currently exploring novel alloy compositions to simultaneously attain high strength, excellent corrosion resistance, low cost, and superior thermal conductivity.

03-20

2021

Production Process of Aluminum Alloy Door and Window Profiles

The production process for door and window profiles primarily involves extruding aluminum alloy to manufacture various components used in doors and windows. When discussing the manufacturing process for aluminum alloy door and window profiles, one might wonder whether it is similar to that of other aluminum extrusions. Indeed, it is broadly similar; however, certain differences do exist. Aluminum alloy profiles are renowned for their environmental friendliness, dimensional stability, ease of fabrication, and aesthetic appeal, which is why they are widely employed in door and window applications. The fabrication process typically comprises melting and casting, extrusion, heat treatment, and surface finishing, ultimately yielding the finished door and window profiles that we see today. To ensure a smooth ingot surface, magnetic casting or top-pour casting methods are utilized, along with multi-die casting. These techniques help increase extrusion speed, extend die life, and improve the surface quality of the extruded profiles. The extrusion of aluminum alloy door and window profiles is carried out on an automated production line that includes ingot heating, extrusion, cooling, tension straightening, and sawing. Flat dies and split-flow combination dies are commonly used for producing these profiles. A discharge table receives the extruded profiles from the extruder and transfers them to the downstream handling station. The aluminum alloy used for door and window profiles belongs to the Al-Mg-Si series, which is a heat-treatable alloy. By employing different quenching and aging regimes, the profiles can achieve the desired mechanical properties. Surface treatment of aluminum alloy door and window profiles generally involves anodizing. This process not only enhances the visual appeal of the profile’s exterior but also extends its service life.

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