Magnesium is a silvery-white metal that is found in large deposits of dolomite, magnesite and other non-ferrous alloys. It tarnishes slightly when exposed to air. It also reacts exothermically with most acids such as hydrochloric acid.
Magnesium (Mg) has the atomic number 12. It is a widely used metal, and is found in over numerous minerals such as talc, magnesite, brucite, dolomite, carnallite, and olivine.
Magnesium alloys are lightweight materials that are in great demand in the aerospace industry. Today the scope for application has widened. Magnesium alloys contain one of these elements aluminium - zinc, manganese, silicon, copper, rare earths and zirconium, in combination with magnesium.
A 3-D rendering of a gas diffusion electrode, used in fuel cells and CO2 electrolyzers, where a thin, uniform, and crack-free catalyst layer is crucial to efficient operation. Image Credit: University of Illinois
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Super alloys are built to function well in high temperature applications. Some of the components that use super alloys include gas turbine engines, rocket motors, nuclear reactors, submarines, and petroleum equipment.
Titanium alloys are developed by adding varying quantities of alloying metals to the base metal titanium. Each alloying metal helps to enhance the properties of corrosion resistance, ductility, durability, tensile strength etc.
Super alloys provide high performance at high temperatures, excellent resistance to creep, good surface stability, and good corrosion and oxidation resistance. They are highly sought by the aircraft, automobile, medical, and defense sectors.
Hafnium is a chemical element with Hf as its symbol. It belongs to group 4, periodic number 6 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 72.
Cobalt is a chemical element with Co as its symbol. It belongs to group 9, periodic number 4 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 27.