| Preface | 6 |
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| Biography | 8 |
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| Contents | 9 |
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| Magnesium and Its Alloys | 21 |
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| 1.1 Introduction | 21 |
| 1.2 Market Development | 21 |
| 1.3 Production Techniques of Pure Metal | 29 |
| 1.4 Fundamentals of Alloying | 38 |
| 1.5 Alloys | 49 |
| 1.6 Selected Properties of Alloys | 60 |
| 1.7 Processing Techniques | 72 |
| 1.8 Heat Treatment | 81 |
| 1.9 Surface Protection | 85 |
| 1.10 Application Markets | 93 |
| 1.11 Summary | 96 |
| References | 96 |
| Semisolid Processing—Origin of Magnesium Molding | 100 |
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| 2.1 Introduction | 100 |
| 2.2 Origin of the Concept | 100 |
| 2.3 Rheological Behavior of Semisolid Slurries | 102 |
| 2.4 Viscosity Measurements of Metallic Slurries | 115 |
| 2.5 Rheological Measurements for Semisolid Magnesium Alloys | 122 |
| 2.6 Techniques of Generating Globular Structures | 126 |
| 2.7 Benefits of Semisolid Processing | 134 |
| 2.8 Suitability Criteria of Alloys for Semisolid Processing | 138 |
| 2.9 Industrial Implementations of Major Semisolid Concepts | 143 |
| 2.10 Origin and Progress of Magnesium Molding | 149 |
| 2.11 Present Applications and Future Opportunities for Magnesium Molding | 154 |
| 2.12 Summary | 163 |
| References | 164 |
| Basic and Auxiliary Hardware | 167 |
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| 3.1 Introduction | 167 |
| 3.2 Machine | 167 |
| 3.3 Slurry Distribution Systems | 189 |
| 3.4 Mold | 192 |
| 3.5 Summary | 198 |
| References | 198 |
| Thermal and Corrosive Aspects of Processing Molten Magnesium | 199 |
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| 4.1 Introduction | 199 |
| 4.2 High Temperature Effect of Molten Magnesium Alloys on Other Materials | 200 |
| 4.3 Corrosive Behavior of Molten Magnesium Alloys | 217 |
| 4.4 Summary | 230 |
| References | 232 |
| Process Theory and Practice | 233 |
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| 5.1 Introduction | 233 |
| 5.2 Key Processing Parameters | 233 |
| 5.3 Functions of the Injection Screw | 241 |
| 5.4 Function of the Non-Return Valve | 256 |
| 5.5 Nozzle Plug—Principles of Thermal Gating | 260 |
| 5.6 Mold Processing | 269 |
| 5.7 Common Defects | 282 |
| 5.8 Product Quality Control | 295 |
| 5.9 Summary | 300 |
| References | 301 |
| Feedstock Selection | 303 |
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| 6.1 Introduction | 303 |
| 6.2 Techniques of Particulates Manufacturing | 303 |
| 6.3 Characterization of Particulates Manufactured by Mechanical Fragmentation | 308 |
| 6.4 Characterization of Rapidly Solidified Granules | 315 |
| 6.5 External Characteristics Affecting Injection Molding Applications | 326 |
| 6.6 Global Manufacturing Market of Magnesium Particulates | 328 |
| 6.7 Summary | 330 |
| References | 330 |
| Oxidation Behavior of the Feedstock | 332 |
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| 7.1 Introduction | 332 |
| 7.2 Oxidation Kinetics | 332 |
| 7.3 Oxidation Surfaces | 336 |
| 7.4 Oxide Growth Morphologies | 337 |
| 7.5 Internal Structure of Oxide Layers | 341 |
| 7.6 Oxide Phase Composition | 343 |
| 7.7 Influence of Chemical Composition on Magnesium Oxidation | 347 |
| 7.8 Evaporation Characteristics | 349 |
| 7.9 Oxidation Mechanism | 351 |
| 7.10 Ignition Behavior | 355 |
| 7.11 Alloy Protection Against Oxidation and Ignition | 356 |
| 7.12 Implications for Injection Molding Practice | 363 |
| 7.13 Examples of Alloy Degradation from Injection Molding Practice | 364 |
| 7.14 Summary | 369 |
| References | 369 |
| Melting Behavior of the Feedstock | 371 |
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| 8.1 Introduction | 371 |
| 8.2 Factors Affecting Feedstock’s Thermal Instability | 371 |
| 8.3 Solid-State Transformation During Heating | 380 |
| 8.4 Microstructure Evolution During Feedstock Melting | 390 |
| 8.5 Melting of As-Cast Ingot | 408 |
| 8.6 Phenomena During Heating of Rapidly Solidified Granules | 410 |
| 8.7 Microstructure Correlation Between the Solid and Semisolid State | 415 |
| 8.8 Summary | 419 |
| References | 420 |
| Alloy Transformations During Molding | 422 |
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| 9.1 Introduction | 422 |
| 9.2 Factors Controlling Microstructure Evolution | 422 |
| 9.3 Solid-State Transformations During Initial Conveyance | 424 |
| 9.4 Semisolid-State Transformations Within the Machine Barrel | 427 |
| 9.5 Transformations Associated with the Seal Plug | 435 |
| 9.6 Theories of the Formation of Globular Structures During Melting and Solidification | 440 |
| 9.7 Evolution of the Primary Solid Phase During Molding | 444 |
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