Australasian Science October 2005, page 6 Magnesium alloy finds cool use Reports on the development and potential of a shiny magnesium alloy. June 2003, pages 23-26 Flagships set sail (by Peter Pockley) Outlines the science and technology behind the CSIRO Light Metals Flagship. April 2003, page 6 Magnesium under the bonnetCovers the development and benefits of magnesium alloys for car engines. Ecos No. 133, 2006, page 6 Aluminium’s 30 per cent energy reduction target Examines a way to produce aluminium with 30 per cent less energy. No. 114, 2003, page 10 Magnesium alloys go lightly on the road Discusses the development of magnesium alloys for use in car engines. The Helix February/March 2002, page 6 Heavy metal it ain’t Highlights the potential of titanium mining and processing in Australia. Materials Australia May 2008, pages 36-37 Magnesium: Metal of the moment (by Nola Wilkinson) Looks at research into magnesium supporting the development of an Australian magnesium industry. New Scientist 4 July 2009, page 17 Metal comes to the rescue of revolutionary plane Reports that light metals are needed to strengthen Boeing’s composite 787 plane fuselage. 30 June 2001 Get tough! (by Steve Hill) Covers the production and potential applications of titanium. Solve November 2004 Light years ahead (by Brad Collis) Describes an Australian-developed magnesium alloy being tested in car engines in the USA. November 2004 Chasing the titanium prize (by Tony Kaye) Describes the benefits of titanium and Australian research to reduce its production costs.
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