RPI Masters Project Progress Report 1 Siobhan Fleming 6/11/12 Evaluation of Coating Methods for Corrosion Protection of Magnesium Castings

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.