High Performance Cast Magnesium Alloys (ARC Linkage Project administered by RMIT) (2014–2017)
Abstract:
Lightweighting transport vehicles is critical to achieving significant reductions in energy usage and thus
greenhouse gas emissions. Magnesium alloys have the lowest density of the structural alloys and therefore
provide the best opportunity for lightweighting. Recent research shows that Mg-Al-Rare Earth alloys have
particular advantages such as being highly castable, can be used in high temperature automotive
applications, and have particularly good strength-ductility combinations creating an opportunity for a new
generation of improved high strength structural alloys and potentially new light weight pistons. Through
understanding the formation of the eutectic microstructure, alloy compositions will be tailored for each
application.
Grant type:
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University