Author : D. J. Bray
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (228 download)
Book Synopsis Magnesium Alloy Technology for Aerospace Applications by : D. J. Bray
Download or read book Magnesium Alloy Technology for Aerospace Applications written by D. J. Bray and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent developments in magnesium alloy technology for aerospace applications are reviewed. Most of the current requirements are met by cast alloys and two new alloys have been introduced; WE54 for high temperature applications up to 300 deg C, and high purity AZ91 with improved corrosion resistance. Improvements in casting technology permit the manufacture of more complex castings with wall thicknesses as low as 3.5 millimeters. A new polyimide coating has been developed for gearbox casings which resists attack by lubricating oils at temperatures over 200 deg C. Rapidly solidified magnesium alloys are at an early stage of development, but their potential is illustrated by the improvements is mechanical properties and corrosion resistance which have been obtained. Keywords: Alloys, Magnesium, Aerospace applications, Metallurgy, Corrosion inhibition. (JG).