Magnesium - Science, Technology and Applications
Author | : Wei Ke |
Publisher | : Trans Tech Publications Ltd |
Total Pages | : 975 |
Release | : 2005-07-15 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3038130060 |
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Volume is indexed by Thomson Reuters CPCI-S (WoS). Magnesium, with its very rich reserves within the Earth, is an important engineering material, but has not yet been fully developed and utilized. Given its low density, magnesium has a higher specific strength and stiffness than many other engineering materials: including aluminum, steel and polymer-based composites. Magnesium also offers other attractive properties: such as a high damping capacity, electromagnetic shielding, dimensional stability, and good machinability and recyclability. As a relatively new structural material, magnesium and its alloys have demonstrated a significant potential for applications in many industries: including automobile, 3C (computer, communication and consumer) products, transportation, power-tools/equipment and new energy sources.