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Originally Posted by dddd
A lot of what is called magnesium is actually aluminum alloyed with magnesium.
So maybe not much worse than 7000-series aluminum?
I recall a certain pucker factor when heating magnesium drum-brake hubs with a propane torch adjusted to a "soft flame", as instructed when replacing (motorcycle) hub bearings.
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Yup, like calling something 'scandium'..is really aluminum with about 5% scandium 'dirt' thrown in..