This conference paper evaluates the suitability of wrought Mg and its alloys to replace steel/aluminum for automotive structural and sheet applications. Conducted by Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Transportation Research for the Lightweight Materials Program within DOE's Office of Transportation Materials, this study identifies high cost as the major barrier to greatly increased Mg use in autos. Two technical R&D areas, novel reduction technology and better hot-forming technology, could enable major cost reductions.

SOURCE: L. Gaines, R. Cuenca, F. Stodolsky and S. Wu. "Potential Automotive Uses of Wrought Magnesium Alloys." Argonne National Laboratory, Automotive Technology Development. Oct. 28- Nov. 1, 1996: Detroit, MI.

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