Magnesium Alloys and Technologies (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Magnesium and magnesium alloys are very promising materials for all types of light weight construction. This is especially interesting for the automobile and aerospace industry as weight reduction results in lower fuel consumption.;This need for light-weight materials, especially in the automotive industry, created renewed interest in innovative applications of magnesium materials, and the demand has resulted in increased research and development activity in companies and research institutes in order to achieve an improved property profile and better choice of alloy systems. "Magnesium Alloys and Technology" discusses these development trends and application potential in different fields.