This collection from the 12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications (Mg 2021)—the longest running conference dedicated to the development of magnesium alloys—covers the breadth of magnesium research and development, from primary production to applications to end-of-life management. Authors from academia, government, and industry discuss new developments in magnesium alloys and share valuable insights.

Topics in this volume include but are not limited to the following:

Primary production

Alloy development

Solidification and casting processes

Forming and thermo-mechanical processing

Other manufacturing process development (including joining and additive manufacturing)

Corrosion and protection

Modeling and simulation

Structural, functional, biomedical, and energy applications

Advanced characterization and fundamental theories

Recycling and environmental issues