Corrosion Prevention of Magnesium Alloys

Magnesium (Mg) alloys are receiving increasing attention due to their abundance, light weight, castability, formability, mechanical properties and corrosion performance. By selecting the appropriate combination of materials, coatings and surface modifications, their corrosion resistance can be greatly enhanced. Corrosion prevention of magnesium alloys is a comprehensive guide to the effective prevention of corrosion in these important light metals. Part one discusses alloying, inhibition and prevention strategies, before part two reviews surface treatment and conversion. Coatings are then the focus of part three, and the book then concludes in part four with a selection of case studies investigating the application of preventative techniques for both automotive and medical applications.