Title: Corrosion protection and flammability characteristics of aerospace grade magnesium elektronTM 43 for use in aircraft cabin interiors

Biography:

Sarah Baillio has completed graduate studies at the University of North Texas from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Sarah Baillio has worked for Boeing, Embraer, and Zodiac Aerospace and has been privileged to participate in the International Materials Fire Test Working Group meetings sponsored by international aviation authority organizations.

Abstract

Magnesium alloys exhibit desirable properties for use in transportation technology.  In particular, the low density and high specific strength of these alloys is of interest to the aerospace community.  However, the concerns of flammability and susceptibility to corrosion have limited the use of magnesium alloys within the aircraft cabin. This work studies a magnesium alloy containing rare earth elements designed to increase resistance to ignition while lowering rate of corrosion. The microstructure of the alloy was documented using scanning electron microscopy.  Specimens underwent salt spray testing and the corrosion products were examined using energy dispersive spectroscopy.