MAGNESIUM ALLOYS AND APPLICATIONS

The methods for producing magnesium are briefly described and its allo ying behaviour is discussed with particular reference to the roles of individual alloying elements. Cast and wrought alloys are considered s eparately and particular attention is paid to microstructure-property relationships and corrosion behaviour. Alloys produced via new process ing techniques are treated separately and mention is made of metal mat rix composites and the use of rapid solidification to produce amorphou s and other novel materials. Finally, current and future trends in the use of magnesium alloys are considered together with examples of rece nt applications.