1. Introduction to Magnesium

  1. Manoj Gupta,
  2. Nai Mui Ling Sharon

Published Online: 15 NOV 2010

DOI: 10.1002/9780470905098.ch1

Book Title

Magnesium, Magnesium Alloys, and Magnesium Composites

Magnesium, Magnesium Alloys, and Magnesium Composites

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How to Cite

Gupta, M. and Sharon, N. M. L. (2011) Introduction to Magnesium, in Magnesium, Magnesium Alloys, and Magnesium Composites, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470905098.ch1

Author Information

  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 15 NOV 2010
  2. Published Print: 3 JAN 2011

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470494172

Online ISBN: 9780470905098

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Keywords:

  • magnesium, as an energy-efficient material - replacing steel, aluminum alloys and some plastic-based materials;
  • pure magnesium characteristics - atomic properties and crystal structure;
  • magnesium and applications - automotive, aerospace, medical and sports applications

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Characteristics of Pure Magnesium

  • Applications

  • Summary

  • References

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