Light Metal Alloys Applications
Light Metal Alloys Applications

Author: Waldemar Alfredo Monteiro

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2014-06-11

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 953511588X

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Lightweight alloys have become of great importance in engineering for construction of transportation equipment. At present, the metals that serve as the base of the principal light alloys are aluminum and magnesium. One of the most important lightweight alloys are the aluminum alloys in use for several applications (structural components wrought aluminum alloys, parts and plates). However, some casting parts that have low cost of production play important role in aircraft parts. Magnesium and its alloys are among the lightest of all metals and the sixth most abundant metal on earth. Magnesium is ductile and the most machinable of all metals. Many of these light weight alloys have appropriately high strength to warrant their use for structural purposes, and as a result of their use, the total weight of transportation equipment has been considerably decreased.

Light Weight Alloys
Light Weight Alloys

Author: Maurizio Vedani

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2020-05-22

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 3039289195

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There is growing interest in light metallic alloys for a wide number of applications owing to their processing efficiency, processability, long service life, and environmental sustainability. Aluminum, magnesium, and titanium alloys are addressed in this Special Issue, however, the predominant role played by aluminum. The collection of papers published here covers a wide range of topics that generally characterize the performance of the alloys after manufacturing by conventional and innovative processing routes.