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Article: Wrought Magnesium: A 21st Century Outlook
- Article from:
- JOM
- Article date:
- May 1, 2004
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CopyrightCopyright Minerals, Metals & Materials Society May 2004. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Magnesium's properties make it appealing for a wide variety of applications, and significant growth has occurred in the area of die-cast components. However, consumption of gravity-cast and wrought magnesium represents only 1% of total magnesium consumption. This article will outline some of the traditional applications of wrought magnesium and identify technical barriers for broader application, which are currently being addressed by researchers around the world.
INTRODUCTION
General interest in structural applications of magnesium alloys is growing. For automotive applications, this has been largely due to an appealing set of properties including low density, high specific strength, ...