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The science, technology, and applications of magnesium

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The very low density and excellent castability of magnesium is leading to increased use in various applications, especially in automobiles, despite poor galvanic corrosion resistance and a higher cost than aluminum. Further expansion of the magnesium market should come from reduced cost, an increased design base, a better understanding of the scientific underpinning of magnesium alloys, improved protection systems, and the development of cost-affordable cast and wrought products.

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F.H. Froes earned his Ph.D. in physical metallurgy at Sheffield University in 1967. He is currently the director of the Institute for Materials and Advanced Processes, University of Idaho. Dr. Froes is a member of TMS.

D. Eliezer is currently a professor in the Materials Engineering Department at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. Dr. Eliezer is also a member of TMS.

E. Aghion is currently magnesium research director at Dead Sea Works, Ltd.

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Froes, F.H., Eliezer, D. & Aghion, E. The science, technology, and applications of magnesium. JOM 50, 30–34 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-998-0411-6

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