The role of the magnesium industry in protecting the environment

E. Aghion; B. Bronfin; D. Eliezer

doi:10.1016/S0924-0136(01)00779-8

The role of the magnesium industry in protecting the environment

E. Aghion
, B. Bronfin
, D. Eliezer

Department of Materials Engineering

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Abstract

This paper aims at reviewing and evaluating the prospects of magnesium use and applications in the transportation industry that can significantly contribute to the environmental conservation. This relates to the basic characteristics of magnesium being 35% lighter than aluminum, which is used as structural material for vehicles and aerospace applications. The lightness of structural magnesium components results in reducing the weight of transportation means and hence reducing the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. In particular, this paper will introduce the current and future applications of magnesium in the transportation industry with special attention to the needs of alloy developments and advancement in production technologies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	381-385
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume	117
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-0136(01)00779-8
State	Published - 23 Nov 2001

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

Casting alloy
Magnesium
Transportation industry
Wrought alloy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Ceramics and Composites
Computer Science Applications
Metals and Alloys
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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