Essential readings in magnesium technology /

This is a compilation of the best papers in the history of Magnesium Technology, a definitive annual reference in the field of magnesium production and related light metals technologies. The volume contains a strong topical mix of application and fundamental research articles on magnesium technology...

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Group Author: Mathaudhu, Suveen N. Suveen Nigel, 1975; Luo, Alan A; Neelameggham, Neal R. Neal Ramaswami; Nyberg, Eric A; Sillekens, Wim H. Wim Hubertina, 1963
Published: TMS : Wiley,
Publisher Address: Hoboken, New Jersey :
Publication Dates: [2014]
©2014
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118859803
Summary: This is a compilation of the best papers in the history of Magnesium Technology, a definitive annual reference in the field of magnesium production and related light metals technologies. The volume contains a strong topical mix of application and fundamental research articles on magnesium technology. Magnesium Technology History and OverviewElectrolytic and Thermal Primary ProductionMelting, Refining, Recycling, and Life-Cycle AnalysisCasting and SolidificationAlloy and Microstructural Design>
Item Description: Calculated Phase Diagrams (CALPHAD), Diffusion Infrastructures and Database.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xix, 634 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781118859803
1118859804
9781118859858
1118859855
Index Number: TA480
CLC: TG146.2-532
Contents: Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Preface; About the Editors; Part 1: Magnesium Technology History and Overview; Magnesium Technology Growth in the 1990 Period; Abstract; ELECTROLYTIC MAGNESIUM HISTORY; NEW MAGNESIUM PROJECTS BEING DISCUSSED; NORTH AMERICA; Lavalin of Montreal; AUSTRALIA; REPUBLIC OF CONGO (Brazzaville); NETHERLANDS; NORWAY; FORMER SOVIET UNION (FSU); ICELAND; ISRAEL; JORDAN; ALBANIA; UNITED ARAB EMIRATES; CHINA; PERU; COLUMBIA; BRAZIL; GENERAL DISCUSSION; Future Needs; NEW TECHNOLOGY; The Magnesium Industry Today ... The Global Perspective; Introduction.
The Changing Face of Global Supply/CapacityProduction; Opportunities; Challenges to the Industry; Conclusions; References; Advances in Manufacturing Processes for Magnesium Alloys; Abstract; Introduction; Developments in cast alloys; Protective gases for casting; Developments in wrought magnesium; Research and development activities in Europe; Research and development activities in Germany; References; Materials Comparison and Potential Applications of Magnesium in Automobiles; Abstract; Introduction; Magnesium vs. Competing Materials; Material Properties.
Structural Performance and Mass Saving PotentialDesign and Manufacturing Considerations; Cost Comparison and Case Study; Current And Potential Applications In Automobiles; Interior; Body; Chassis; Powertrain; Alloy Development for Powertrain Applications; RH-Containing Alloys; Si-Containing Alloys; Ca-Containing Alloys; Summary; Acknowledgments; References; Summary of Magnesium Vision 2020: A North American Automotive Strategic Vision for Magnesium; Abstract; Introduction; Background; What Prevents Magnesium from Achieving Its Potential?; Infrastructural Limitations; Analogue of Aluminum.
Technical Societies/Trade AssociationsNew Paradigm for Mg Research and Technology Development; 1. Magnesium CyberCentre of Excellence; 2. International Collaboration; Research and Technology Development (RTD) Required to Promote Automotive Magnesium Growth; Cost, Quality, Prototyping Current HPDC Magnesium; Corrosion Issues; Fastening and Joining Issues; Non-1 IPDC Casting; Metal working Technologies; Summary; References; Acknowledgments; Magnesium Front End Research and Development: A Canada-China-USA Collaboration; Abstract; Introduction; Project Goals and Structure; Project Tasks.
Task 1. Crashworthiness ResearchTask 2. Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH); Task 3. Fatigue and Durability; Task 4. Corrosion and Surface Finishing; Task 5. Low-Cost Extrusions and Forming Techniques; Task 6. Low-Cost Sheet and Forming Processes; Task 7. High-Integrity Body Casting Development; Task 8. Welding and Joining; Task 9. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering; Summary; Acknowledgments; References; Integrated Computational Materials Engineering for Magnesium in Automotive Body Applications; Abstract; Introduction.