Characterization of creep and microstructure of novel high-temperature magnesium alloys

The desire for fuel efficient, yet high performance, vehicles in the automotive industry has resulted in a high demand for light weight structural materials. Magnesium alloys are one of the lightest structural materials available to engineering designers. Wrought magnesium alloy bars, sections and t...

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Main Author: Fletcher, Michelle Lynn
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/42230