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Article: Light Metals-Foreword
- Article from:
- Metallurgical and Materials Transactions
- Article date:
- December 1, 2003
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CopyrightCopyright Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Dec 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Over the last two decades we have witnessed significant increases in the use of light metals such as Al, Mg, Ti, Li, etc. Furthermore, the consumption rate of these materials is continually increasing due to societal pressures for high performance, lighter weight materials, as well as growing demands for battery materials. In late 2000, the Journal of Light Metals (JLM) was launched by Elsevier Ltd. to serve both the academic and industrial sectors. The Journal's aim was to publish original work, which advanced the knowledge base of light metals in the domains of processing, microstructure development, and resultant properties and performance. In addition, a comprehensive website ...