Handbook: 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
- Brazing
- Soldering
- 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
