Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
ASM Specialty Handbook: Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
/ eds. M. M. Avedesian, H. Baker
BRIEF CONTENTS
Metallurgy and Alloys
Introduction: History, Production, Application, and Markets
- History
- Production Process
- Applications
- Consumption and Market
Properties of Unalloyed Magnesium
- Atomic Properties
- Crystal Structure
- Mass Characteristics
- Thermal Properties
- Thermodynamics Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Magnetic Properties
- Optical Properties
- Nuclear Properties
- Mechanical Properties
Grades and Alloys
- Unalloyed Grades
- Physical Metallurgy of Magnesium Alloys
- Effects of Alloying Constituents
- Commercial Alloy Systems
- Alloy Designations and Temper
- Zirconium-Containing Alloys
- Novel Alloy Forms
- Powders
Metallographic and Fractographic Techniques and Microstructures
- Specimen Preparation
- Macroexamination
- Microexamination
- Microstructure of Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
Phase Diagrams
Selection and Application of Alloys and Product Forms
- General Characteristics
- Product Form
- Physical Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Corrosion Properties
- Design Considerations
Fabrication, Finishing, and Inspection
Gravity and Low-Pressure Casting
- Casting Alloys
- Melting Furnaces and Auxiliary Pouring Equipment
- Melting Procedures and Process Parameters
- Sand Casting
- Investment Casting
- Permanent-Mold Casting
- Other Casting Methods
- Radiography
Die Casting
- Alloys
- Equipment
- Part Design
- Melting Procedure
- Casting Procedure
- Auxiliary Operations
- Safety Precautions
- Post-Casting Operations
Heat Treating
- Types of Heat Treatment
- Effects of Major Variables
- Equipment and Processing
- Prevention of Heat Treating Problems
- Heat Treatment of Weld-Repaired Castings
- Evaluation of Heat-Treated Parts
- Prevention and Control of Magnesium Fires
Bulk Working
- Forging
- Extrusion
- Rolling
Thixotropic Molding: Semisolid Injection Molding of Magnesium Alloys
- History
- Process Description
- Mechanical Properties
- Corrosion
- Product Design Factors
- Commercial Applications
- Future Development and Conclusions
Forming
- Cold Forming
- Hot Forming
- Heating of Workpieces
- Lubricants
- Press-Brake Forming
- Deep Drawing
- Manual Spinning
- Power Spinning
- Rubber-Pad Forming
- Stretch Forming
- Drop-Hammer Forming
- Impact Extrusion
Welding
- Arc Weldability
- Filler Metals
- Shielding Gases
- Joint Design
- Surface Preparation
- Preheating
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Repair Welding of Casting
- Heat Treatment after Welding
- Resistance Welding
- Electron Beam Welding
Brazing, Soldering, and Adhesive Bonding
Mechanical Fastening
- Rivets
- Threaded Fasteners
Machining
- Material Considerations
- Tools
- Cutting Fluids
- Turning and Boring
- Planing and Shaping
- Broaching
- Drilling
- Rearning
- Counterboring
- Tapping and Die Threading
- Multiple-Operation Machining
- Milling
- Sawing
- Grinding
- Safety
Cleaning and Finishing
- Mechanical Cleaning
- Chemical Cleaning
- Mechanical Finishing
- Chemical-Conversion Treatments
- Anodic Treatment
- Process Control of Chemical and Anodic Treatment
- Difficulties with Chemical and Anodic Treatment
- Plating
- Organic Finishing
- Porcelain Enamels
- Health and Safety
Engineering Properties and Performance
General Mechanical Behavior
- Tensile and Compressive Properties
- Modulus Properties
- Stress-Strain Curves
- Column Strength
- Bearing Strength
- Shear Strength
- Hardness and Wear Resistance
- Toughness
- Fatigue Strength
- Damping Capacity
- Dent Resistance
- Effect of Temperature
Fatigue and Fracture Resistance
- Fatigue Mechanisms
- Fatigue-Crack Growth
- Fracture Toughness
- Stress-Corrosion Cracking
- Corrosion Fatigue
Elevated-Temperature Properties
- Sand Casting
- Die Casting
- Wrought Products
Corrosion Behavior
- Metallurgical Factors
- Environmental Factors
- Corrosion in Real and Simulated Environments
- Galvanic Corrosion
- Protection of Assemblies
- Protective Coating Systems
Stress-Corrosion Cracking
- Effects of Alloys and Condition
- Effects of Environment
- Effects of Temperature
- Effects of Strain Rate and Stress
- Service Failures
- Prevention of SCC
Product Design and Alloy Datasheets
Design Consideration
- Weight Reduction
- Sand Castings
- Die Castings
- Forgings
- Extrusions
- Inserts
- Assembles
General Engineering Properties of Casting Alloys
Fatigue Properties of Casting Alloys
General Engineering Properties of Wrought Alloys
Fatigue Properties of Wrought Alloys
Flow Stress and Bulk Workability
Magnesium Specifications and Alloy Compositions
