LM- 10 alloy has good mechanical properties especially impact strength. Excellent corrosion resistance. Good machinability can be anodized and colored better than other alloys. LM- 4 alloy is more difficult to die-cast than other alloys. LM- 10 is generally used for cooking utensils and similar applications requiring maximum corrosion resistance and high polished luster.
Chemistry
| Alloying Elements(%) | |||
| Mg | – | 9.50 – 11.00 | |
| Impurities | Si | – | 0.25 M |
| Fe | – | 0.35 M | |
| Cu | – | 0.10 M | |
| Mn | – | 0.10 M | |
| Ni | – | 0.10 M | |
| Zn | – | 0.10 M | |
| Sn | – | 0.05 M | |
| Ti | – | 0.20 M | |
| Pb | – | 0.05 M | |