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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 03, Number C7, Novembre 1993
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and ProcessesTroisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés |
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| Page(s) | C7-491 - C7-501 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1993780 | |
The 3rd European Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés
J. Phys. IV France 03 (1993) C7-491-C7-501
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1993780
Norsk Hydro Research Centre, 3901 Porsgrunn, Norway
© EDP Sciences 1993
Troisiéme Conférence Européenne sur les Matériaux et les Procédés Avancés
J. Phys. IV France 03 (1993) C7-491-C7-501
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1993780
Magnesium alloys for structural applications ; recent advances
H. WESTENGENNorsk Hydro Research Centre, 3901 Porsgrunn, Norway
Abstract
Magnesium alloys possess unique properties, which when fully exploited can open up for major inroads into important markets for structural applications. A density of 2/3 that of Al, and only slightly higher than for fibre reinforced plastics, combined with excellent mechanical and physical properties as well as processability and recyclability, make magnesium alloys an obvious choice when designing for light weight. The paper summarizes some basic aspects of magnesium alloying practice, and describes the main commercial alloys. A selection of special developments are described with emphasis on the interaction between material properties and processing parameters.
© EDP Sciences 1993