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Developments in the synthesis of lightweight metals

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Because of their low density, alloys of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and intermetallic compounds such as titanium, and intermetallic compounds such as titanium aluminide are particularly attractive for aerospace applications. This article describes various methods of synthesizing and processing lightweight metals with enhanced physical properties.

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  1. Defence Research Agency, Farnborough, UK

    C. M. Ward-Close Ph.D. (leader of the advanced metallics section, member of TMS)

  2. Institute for Materials and Advanced Processes, University of Idaho, USA

    F. H. Froes Ph.D. (director, member of TMS)

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Ward-Close, C.M., Froes, F.H. Developments in the synthesis of lightweight metals. JOM 46, 28–31 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222532

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