Magnesium taking on aluminium and steel

In order for magnesium alloys to gain a foothold in automotive applications, where a number of parts are currently made of aluminium and steel, clean and environment-friendly nanocomposite coatings have been developed. Replacing hazardous chromium-based coatings, this viable alternative is more economical while offering superior resistance to corrosion and abrasion.

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Project Information

NANOMAG

Grant agreement ID: G1RD-CT-2002-00692

Project closed

Start date 1 April 2002

End date 31 March 2005

Funded under

• Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Total cost € 6 737 574,00

EU contribution € 3 386 475,00

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