Monday, 24 February 2014

Why do you not use magnesium to make car bodies?

Why do you not use magnesium to make car bodies?
Magnesium is a very flammable metal when heated to its flash point. Once it starts to burn, it is nearly impossible to extinguish, hence its use in magnesium road flares. It can be safely used in some alloys, but the cost is prohibitive.

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