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Lightweight Materials: Understanding the Basics
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Lightweight Materials: Understanding the Basics

Edited by
F.C. Campbell
F.C. Campbell
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.9781627083072
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-307-2
Publication date:
2012
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Chapter 3: Magnesium Alloys

Doi:
https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.lmub.t53550141
  • Published:
    2012
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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.

Topics
Corrosion, Wrought product forms, Polymer product forms, Aluminum alloys, Beryllium alloys, Magnesium alloys, Titanium alloys, Thermoplastics, Thermosetting plastics, Casting, Joining, Machining, Forging, Forming, Mechanical properties, Physical properties, Materials selection, Ceramic-matrix composites, Titanium-aluminide composites, Metal-matrix composites, Polymer-matrix composites, Galvanic corrosion, Cast magnesium alloys, Wrought magnesium alloys, Hard anodizing, Conversion coating, Extrusion, Galvanic compatibility, Corrosion potential, Formability, Machinability
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Citation

Magnesium 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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