Can cast magnesium alloys be used in large-scale applications?

For the large-scale application of cast magnesium alloys, more attention should be paid on the environmental corrosion behavior of cast magnesium components as well as the connecting technology of cast magnesium components with both homologous and heterogeneous materials.

Can magnesium alloys replace aluminum?

For automotive application, magnesium alloys can replace certain traditional aluminum alloys or steel materials, such as steering wheel frames, seat frames, central control supports, engine hoods, instrument panel brackets, wheel hubs, steering gearboxes, clutch housings, intake manifolds, and other components.

Why do we need to improve the thermal conductivity of cast magnesium alloys?

In the case of Mg materials development, mechanical properties at both room temperature and elevated temperature, the flame retardancy and thermal conductivity of cast magnesium alloys need to be further improved.

Do magnesium alloys need to be improved?

Although the research and development of magnesium alloys have been widely carried out, there are some challenges that still need to be overcome. For structural Mg alloys, the comprehensive properties of magnesium alloys need to be further improved.

What is magnesium alloy cast technology?

Magnesium alloy cast technology can be divided into sand cast and metal mold cast based on the mold material. Sand casting is mainly used for preparing structurally complex and small-batch production parts for aerospace applications, including gravity sand casting, low-pressure sand casting (LPSC), and differential pressure sand casting (DPSC).

What is the research focus of magnesium alloys?

The main research focus of magnesium alloys were analyzed by bibliometrics. The bibliometric analyses indicate that the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion of Mg alloys are still the main research focus. Bio-Mg materials, Mg ion batteries and hydrogen storage Mg materials have attracted much attention.