POTENTIAL USE OF MAGNESIUM ALLOYS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Recently, there is a high interest in using lightweight materials for automotive applications where weight reduction and improvement in comfort are needed. Magnesium alloys with excellent specific strength and stiffness properties can be comparable with steel and aluminum alloys for applications in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pamukkale University
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Pamukkale University Journal of Engineering Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://dergipark.ulakbim.gov.tr/pajes/article/view/5000089727 |
| Summary: | Recently, there is a high interest in using lightweight materials for automotive applications where weight reduction and improvement in comfort are needed. Magnesium alloys with excellent specific strength and stiffness properties can be comparable with steel and aluminum alloys for applications in the automotive industry. For this reason, the properties of magnesium alloys are in the focus of research. This study aims at reviewing and evaluating the prospects of magnesium alloys use and applications in the automotive industry. |
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| ISSN: | 1300-7009 2147-5881 |