OMG, don't let the trueth blind you.
When it was posted that the ford f150 used Aluminum, which also contained magnesium. I asked what percentage it would need be, for magnesium to cause flammability. I got a good answer from one poster. But was attacked by others.
Just for the boards information. I also posted that Jeep has a transfer case cover made of Magnesium. Trying to divert some of the attacks.
Beside posting a photo of a F series burning. I also posted a video of the Jeep burning.
I am still being attacked on that topic even though the OP requested the talk on that subject to stop.
I asked a simple question. I was attacked like I started a flame war?
A great many vehicles come with parts made of Magnesium. Valve covers being a purpose, many times.
Here is one for the Viper. (It also has magnesium valve covers.)
'The SRT-10 weighed around 100 pounds less than previous models. Thirty-four pounds were saved with the use of a one-piece magnesium front of dash; the cast magnesium instrument panel support provided lower torso energy management with no additional steel parts required (an industry first), and a weight savings.'
Buddy again:
I don't like the use of magnesium in areas inhabited by people.
It is true that if the interior of a vehicle reached the level needed to ignite magnesium. The temp would have to be above that which was survivable.
But the dangers of a magnesium fire reach far from those trapped in a car. For instance multiple car wrecks and the passengers in the other vehicle. Also wrecks with vehicles containing fuels or other combustible materials.
Fireman go to a fire to extinguish it. They don't go there to watch it burn. They see some horrible sights and a vehicle wreck some of the worst.
If there was a requirement that the cars exterior was marked for firemen, if the vehicle contained parts made of magnesium. Manufacturers would stop using it.
Why purposely plant a magnesium bomb in/on a car.
Why should they be allowed to put things so dangerous as magnesium in a car.
Just for the boards information. I also posted that Jeep has a transfer case cover made of Magnesium. Trying to divert some of the attacks.
Beside posting a photo of a F series burning. I also posted a video of the Jeep burning.
I am still being attacked on that topic even though the OP requested the talk on that subject to stop.
I asked a simple question. I was attacked like I started a flame war?
A great many vehicles come with parts made of Magnesium. Valve covers being a purpose, many times.
Here is one for the Viper. (It also has magnesium valve covers.)
'The SRT-10 weighed around 100 pounds less than previous models. Thirty-four pounds were saved with the use of a one-piece magnesium front of dash; the cast magnesium instrument panel support provided lower torso energy management with no additional steel parts required (an industry first), and a weight savings.'
Buddy again:
I don't like the use of magnesium in areas inhabited by people.
It is true that if the interior of a vehicle reached the level needed to ignite magnesium. The temp would have to be above that which was survivable.
But the dangers of a magnesium fire reach far from those trapped in a car. For instance multiple car wrecks and the passengers in the other vehicle. Also wrecks with vehicles containing fuels or other combustible materials.
Fireman go to a fire to extinguish it. They don't go there to watch it burn. They see some horrible sights and a vehicle wreck some of the worst.
If there was a requirement that the cars exterior was marked for firemen, if the vehicle contained parts made of magnesium. Manufacturers would stop using it.
Why purposely plant a magnesium bomb in/on a car.
Why should they be allowed to put things so dangerous as magnesium in a car.
