Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters) ›› 1996, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (6): 531-536.

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ADVANCED SYNTHESIS OF LIGHT METALS

F.H. Froes(IMAP, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 838443026, USA Manuscript received 26 August 1996)   

  • Received:1996-12-25 Revised:1996-12-25 Online:1996-12-25 Published:2009-10-10

Abstract: The synthesis, processing and mechanical properties of the light metals, aluminum,magnesium and titanium Produced by advanced techniques are reviewed. Synthesis techniques to be addressed will include rapid solidification, spray deposition, mechanical alloying, plasma Processing and vapor deposition.

Key words: synthesis/processing, powder metallurgy, lightweight metals, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, rapid solidification, spray depositin, mechanical alloying, Plasma processing, vapor deposition