Protection of Mg Alloys for Structural Applications in Automobiles

Magnesium alloys, with the highest strength-to-weight ratio of the common engineering alloys, have been used in castings of various automotive components. The forecast trend for the use of the metal in automobiles suggests a more rapid growth pace in the coming decade. However, Mg alloys happen to be among the most reactive materials in natural environments, such as those applicable to the exterior automotive conditions. The most challenging …