Lightweight Materials: Understanding the Basics
Chapter 3: Magnesium Alloys
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Published:2012
Abstract
Magnesium, by volume, is two-thirds the weight of aluminum and one-quarter the weight of steel. It also has good damping capacity, giving it an edge over other metals in high-vibration environments. This chapter discusses the basic metallurgy, alloy designations, compositions, and mechanical properties of cast and wrought magnesium alloys. It also describes the processes used to produce magnesium parts, the causes and effects of corrosion, and the use of protective coatings and treatments.
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Member Sign InMagnesium Alloys, Lightweight Materials: Understanding the Basics, Edited By F.C. Campbell, ASM International, 2012, p 141–191, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550141
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