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Fundamentals of magnesium alloy metallurgy

Edited by M Pekguleryuz, McGill University, Canada, K Kainer, GKSS, Germany and A Kaya, Mugla University, Turkey

Woodhead Publishing Series in Metals and Surface Engineering No. 59

 - overviews all aspects of magnesium alloy metallurgy
 - discusses physical metallurgy of magnesium and thermodynamic properties of magnesium alloys
 - reviews the formation, corrosion and surface finishing of magnesium and its alloys
 - applications across the aerospace and automotive fields are considered as well as structural applications of magnesium, magnesium-based metal matrix composites and medical applications of magnesium

Magnesium and magnesium alloys offer a wealth of valuable properties, making them of great interest for use across a wide range of fields. This has led extensive research focused on understanding the properties of magnesium and how these can be controlled during processing. Fundamentals of magnesium alloy metallurgy presents an authoritative overview of all aspects of magnesium alloy metallurgy, including physical metallurgy, deformation, corrosion and applications.

Beginning with an introduction to the primary production of magnesium, the book goes on to discuss physical metallurgy of magnesium and thermodynamic properties of magnesium alloys. Further chapters focus on understanding precipitation processes of magnesium alloys, alloying behaviour of magnesium, and alloy design. The formation, corrosion and surface finishing of magnesium and its alloys are reviewed, before Fundamentals of magnesium alloy metallurgy concludes by exploring applications across a range of fields. Aerospace, automotive and other structural applications of magnesium are considered, followed by magnesium-based metal matrix composites and the use of magnesium in medical applications.

With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Fundamentals of magnesium alloy metallurgy is a comprehensive tool for all those involved in the production and application of magnesium and its alloys, including manufacturers, welders, heat-treatment and coating companies, engineers, metallurgists, researchers, designers and scientists working with these important materials.

ISBN 0 85709 088 7
ISBN-13: 978 0 85709 088 1
March 2013
376 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£140.00 / US$240.00 / €170.00

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About the editors

Mihriban O. Pekguleryuz is Professor in the Light Metals Research Lab at McGill University, Canada.

Karl Kainer is Head of the Magnesium Innovation Center MagIC, based at GKSS, Germany.

Dr. Ali Arslan Kaya is Full Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and Head and founder of the Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Department of Mugla University, Turkey.

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Contents

Primary production of magnesium
R Neelameggham, IND LLC, USA
 - Introduction
 - Raw materials and production methods
 - Chemistry of extraction of magnesium from raw material
 - Fused salt electrolysis
 - Impurity removal chemistry in thermal processing
 - Process equipment
 - Melting, refining and casting magnesium
 - Magnesium alloy powder
 - Future trends
 - Conclusion
 - References

Physical metallurgy of magnesium
A A Kaya, Mugla University, Turkey
 - Introduction
 - Crystal structure and its consequences
 - Plastic deformation behaviour of magnesium and its alloys
 - Critical resolved shear stress (CRSS), slip and twinning
 - Fatigue behaviour
 - Creep behaviour
 - Recrystallization and grain growth
 - Future trends
 - References

Thermodynamic properties of magnesium alloys
S L Shang and Z K Liu, Pennsylvania State University, USA
 - Introduction
 - Fundamentals of thermodynamics
 - Thermodynamic properties of Mg alloys and compounds
 - First-principles thermodynamics of Mg alloys and compounds
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Understanding precipitation processes in magnesium alloys
C L Mendis and K Hono, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
 - Introduction
 - Precipitation from supersaturated solid solution
 - Precipitation hardening magnesium based alloy systems
 - Role of precipitation hardening in the development of high strength magnesium alloys
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References

Alloying behaviour of magnesium and alloy design
M Pekguleryuz, McGill University, Canada
 - Introduction
 - Alloy design: solid solution alloying of magnesium
 - Alloy design: compound formation in magnesium alloys
 - The effect of second phases on the mechanical behaviour of magnesium
 - Alloying with surface active elements
 - Alloying elements and their effects
 - Summary: magnesium alloy design to enhance properties
 - References

Forming of magnesium and its alloys
M Barnett, Deakin University, Australia
 - Introduction
 - Testing for formability
 - Deformation mechanisms and formability
 - Yield characteristics and drawability
 - Work hardening and stretching
 - Failure strain behaviour, compression, rolling and bending
 - Superplastic deformation and hot forming
 - Hot cracking and extrusion
 - Conclusions: key issues affecting the formability of magnesium
 - Future trends
 - References

Corrosion and surface finishing of magnesium and its alloys
S Bender, iLF Institut für Lacke und Farben eV, Germany, J Göllner and A Heyn , Otto von-Guericke University of Magdeburg, Germany, C Blawert and P Bala Srinivasan, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Magnesium corrosion in aqueous media
 - Surface finishing
 - Implications for improving corrosion resistance and future trends
 - Conclusions
 - References

Applications: aerospace, automotive and other structural applications of magnesium
A A Luo, General Motors Global Research & Development, USA
 - Introduction
 - Material properties
 - Alloy development
 - Manufacturing process development
 - Aerospace applications
 - Automotive applications
 - Other applications
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Applications: magnesium-based metal matrix composites
H Dieringa, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Reinforcements for magnesium metal matrix composites (MCCs)
 - Processing of magnesium composites
 - Interfaces wetting and compatibility
 - Properties of magnesium based MMCs
 - Conclusions and future trends
 - References

Applications: use of magnesium in medical applications
F Witte, Hannover Medical School, Germany
 - Introduction to biodegradable implants based on metals
 - Fundamental concepts of biodegradation
 - Magnesium-based biodegradable metals
 - Recent research and future product development
 - Sources of further information and advice
 - References