Archived Super Magnesium Alloy: Lighter Than Aluminum And Cheaper Than Carbon Fiber (newatlas.com)
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Archived Super Magnesium Alloy: Lighter Than Aluminum And Cheaper Than Carbon Fiber (newatlas.com)
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[–] viperguy 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
yes. If exceed safety temp of 1200.
These military materials are the only magnesium alloys on the market that will FIRST melt, instead of burning, under a 1,200° F (650° C) flame. But if it flashes, will burn like magnesium.
It will never be used in kitchens or vehicles. It is for bicycle frames.
It might get safety exemptions for mil-spec casings avoiding steel meant for commerce.
The NeXT Dimension (a 20,000 dollar computer, if fully equipped, by Steve Jobs) was 100% pressed pure MAGNESIUM and sold primarily to 15,000 foot altitude air pressure environments, and normal air pressure too for CIA and NSA clients : PURE MAGNESIUM LARGE 305 mm CASE : coated with anti-spark paint : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeXT_Computer
It could take a 350 pound center load on top of computer and not sag or crack.