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Primary magnesium production costs for automotive applications

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Focusing on primary magnesium production cost estimates, this paper provides a forecast of the long-term competitiveness of magnesium in automotive applications. Competing magnesium production technologies are considered, with particular emphasis on the long-term viability of cheap supplies using Chinese production technology. Also considered are two yet-to-be commercialized production processes.

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Das, S. Primary magnesium production costs for automotive applications. JOM 60, 63–69 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-008-0151-7

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