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Technology for magnesium castings : design, products & applications.

The latest casting and processing technologies have raised the importance of magnesium in the transportation industry. As a structural material with low density and a very high strength-to-weight ratio, magnesium can reduce vehicle weight and, in turn, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sahoo, Mahi
Corporate Authors: Knovel (Firm), American Foundry Society
Other Authors: Thomas-Sadowski, Susan
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Schaumburg, IL : American Foundry Society, [2011]
Subjects:
Magnesium founding.
Magnesium alloys.
Metal castings.
Magnésium > Fonderie.
Magnésium > Alliages.
Pièces moulées.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:The latest casting and processing technologies have raised the importance of magnesium in the transportation industry. As a structural material with low density and a very high strength-to-weight ratio, magnesium can reduce vehicle weight and, in turn, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel economy. This book provides valuable information on: melt control process control casting and solidification heat treatment materials selection various casting processes.
Physical Description:1 online resource (314 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781523121007
1523121009