
Magnesium Replacement of Aluminum Cast Components …
2014-3-4 · Magnesium Replacement of Aluminum Magnesium Appliions in the Powertrain Perceived barriers to powertrain appliions for magnesium •High cost of creep-resistant alloys for > 125 o C •OEM reluctance to cast or machine Mg •Concerns about corrosion behavior – Coolant, galvanic, and atmospheric •Limited powertrain design experience