Magnesium's properties make it appealing for a wide variety of applications, and significant growth has occurred in the area of die-cast components. However, consumption of gravity-cast and wrought magnesium represents only 1% of total magnesium consumption. This article will outline some of the traditional applications of wrought magnesium and identify technical barriers for broader application, which are currently being addressed by researchers around the world.

SOURCE: Agnew, Sean R. "Wrought Magnesium: A 21st Century Outlook." JOM 56(5) (May 2004): 20-21.

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