About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Aluminum Alloys: Development and Manufacturing
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Presentation Title |
Magnesium Inspection, Drying, Preservation and Furnace Alloying Safety |
Author(s) |
John Louis Zeh |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
John Louis Zeh |
Abstract Scope |
Magnesium suppliers and The Aluminum Association recommend drying magnesium prior to alloying in molten aluminum. This paper details a company experience in the safe use of magnesium. Aspects include magnesium inspection with details of defects, the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide, safe drying of magnesium, types of drying ovens, dryer performance surveys, preservation of dried magnesium and safe alloying practices. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
Keywords |
Aluminum, Magnesium, Other |