Publisher's Synopsis
From the third annual symposium on magnesium technology, these proceedings include papers on all aspects of extraction and processing, physical and mechanical properties, alloy development, and production of magnesium. Coverage includes: Fundamentals of Magnesium Production - Electrolytic and Thermal; Materials for Magnesium Production; Magnesium Cast House Technology - Casting and Solidification; Environmental Issues; Magnesium Recycling/Cover Gas Issues; Magnesium and Corrosion - Cathodic Protection and Corrosion-Resistant Alloys; Alloy Development - Structural, Thixo and Wrought Alloys, and High-Temperature Alloys; Alloy Properties and New Applications; Magnesium and the Automotive Industry; Magnesium R&D Needs