Magnesium alloys are in use around the world in a variety of different applications. It is a preferred material when looking for weight reduction without compromising overall strength. The vibration damping capacity is also beneficial in applications in which the internal forces of high-speed components must be reduced.

The most common applications are:

• Aircraft and missile components
• Aircraft engine mounts, control hinges, fuel tanks, wings
• Automotive wheels, housings, transmission cases, engine blocks
• Bicycles and other sporting goods equipment
• Equipment for material handling
• Ladders
• Laptops, televisions, cell phones
• Luggage
• Portable power tools, chainsaws, hedge clippers, weed whackers
• Printing and textile machinery
• Steering wheels and columns, seat frames
• Magnesium alloys have also been used as a replacement to some engineering plastics due to their higher stiffness, high recycling capabilities, and lower cost of production.

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Automotive
Aerospace
Medical
Electronic
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