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 |
Advances in Magnesium Alloys for Automotive Applications |
Author(s) |
Anil K. Sachdev |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Anil K. Sachdev |
Abstract Scope |
Innovations in the aluminum and steel industries are providing significant challenges to widespread application of magnesium components in automotive applications. Key barriers are mechanical properties including strength and ductility and corrosion mitigation. Alloying with rare earth elements can improve mechanical properties but adds cost. This talk will demonstrate how multi-scale computational methods, including a recently funded program by the Department of Energy, are addressing the challenge of reducing cost and improving properties to make magnesium alloys competitive for high volume applications in the automotive industry. The talk will address the needs and challenges and provide examples of alloy development for sheet, castings and extrusions. A key driver is the need to reduce or eliminate the dependency on expensive rare-earth alloying additions without compromising properties. The discussion on sheet material will additionally include the need for warm stamping and judicious choice of lubrication, corrosion coatings, and joining techniques for large vehicle body components. Finally, the talk will touch upon advanced materials models and their validation to predict material composition and processing conditions for optimum use of magnesium for specific applications.
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Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: At-meeting proceedings |