Magnesium alloys are light metallic structural
materials with a unique combination of properties,
which are very attractive in applications such as the automobile,
aerospace and electronic industries. The use of
magnesium alloys has become significant due to a onethird
lower density of magnesium compared with
aluminum, improved damping ability, a higher resistance
to corrosion and better mechanical properties. The presence
of g-Mg17Al12 contributes significantly o improved
properties over the usage of aluminum alloys in these
applications.
