About this Abstract |
Meeting |
12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (Mg2021)
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Symposium
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12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (Mg 2021)
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Presentation Title |
Breaking Expectations in Magnesium Alloys |
Author(s) |
Nick Birbilis, Zhuoran Zeng |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Nick Birbilis |
Abstract Scope |
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are remarkable materials, with several extremes in their properties (not always favourable). The opportunities from the low density of Mg are yet to be fully realised (in spite of increased year on year usage). Some of the challenges to Mg-alloy development have been economic and geopolitical, others from competitor action – with the rate of Mg-alloy development not as significant as that of other alloy systems. Recent years have seen unique step changes in the understanding of Mg-alloy behaviour - particularly in ductility and corrosion performance. Enhanced understanding, facilitates design opportunities, and the advent of more ductile magnesium, and corrosion-resistant Mg-alloys is emerging. Examples covering development of not-so-novel Mg-alloys, with very novel properties, are presented. Concepts are extended to Mg-alloys for use in batteries and as functional materials (highlighting how versatile Mg-alloys are). |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: At-meeting proceedings |