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The Metallurgy of Zinc Alloys for Automotive Applications
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Zinc alloys, either cast or wrought, are used in many structural and decorative applications in automotive products. This paper describes the metallurgy of the most important of these alloys, paying particular attention to the role of major alloying elements on development of useful properties. Prospects for future developments are also described.
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Goodwin, F., "The Metallurgy of Zinc Alloys for Automotive Applications," SAE Technical Paper 930787, 1993, https://doi.org/10.4271/930787.Also In
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