Mechanical properties and applications of Magnesium alloy – Review

Magnesium is the most abundant metal. Its density level is 1.74–2.0 g/cm3, 33% lighter than aluminium and 77% lighter than steel. The microstructure and mechanical property of Magnesium (Mg) alloy were studied in this review paper. The density of Mg is averagely two-thirds of that of aluminium and o...

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Main Authors: Jayasathyakawin, S., Ravichandran, M., Baskar, N., Anand Chairman, C., Balasundaram, R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical
Corrosion
Magnesium alloys
Mechanical property
Microstructure
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Summary:Magnesium is the most abundant metal. Its density level is 1.74–2.0 g/cm3, 33% lighter than aluminium and 77% lighter than steel. The microstructure and mechanical property of Magnesium (Mg) alloy were studied in this review paper. The density of Mg is averagely two-thirds of that of aluminium and one-fifth of steel. Mg alloy improves the resistance of corrosion and mechanical properties. Mg is the lightest structural metal and appears as a hexagonal lattice structure which affects the fundamental properties. Mg alloys are a mixture of Mg with other metals often aluminium, zinc, copper. In this review paper, the application and properties of Mg alloys are presented for the biomedical field.
ISSN:2214-7853
2214-7853
DOI:10.1016/j.matpr.2020.01.255