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Evaluation of Coating Methods for Corrosion
Protection of Magnesium Castings
RPI Masters Project Progress Report 1
Siobhan Fleming
6/11/12
Introduction/Background
 Introduction to magnesium, magnesium alloys and
disadvantages to using magnesium has been completed
 Further information may be added during additional review
of technical journal articles.
Methodology
 Review of magnesium alloy types.-Completed
 Review of coating types and methods.-Still reviewing
 Review of industry standards for casting alloys, coating types
and coating methods.-Still reviewing
 Specific industry applications (automotive, aerospace, fitness
– bicycles)-Completed
 Using these reviews best combinations of alloys, coating
types and methods can be proposed for different
applications.-Still developing
Results and Discussion
 Results and discussion will be developed from the alloy and
coating review that has not been completed.
 There are a few more articles that will be very helpful in this
discussion.
Conclusion
 Results are still being reviewed and there is no further update
on conclusion for best alloys and best coatings for specific
applications
Resources
 Still waiting on 4 articles from requests to the Cole
Library after the electronic village search.
 Articles have had a quick turnaround and will be
included in Progress Report 2.