Education links - light metals
AluMatter
A modular interactive and innovative
web-based learning resource about aluminium materials science and technologies.
The project is being partly funded by the Leonardo da Vinci fund and aims to
provide a package of 9 modules covering the main aspects of aluminium materials
science and fabrication technologies over the next 2 years.
For further
information contact: Alumatter@eaa.be
European Aluminium
Association
The website of the EAA has several links to learning and
information resources located on the web including:
TALAT - A collection of over 150 lectures on
Aluminium (currently subscription only)
aluDirectory - An online database of "Who is who" and "who does what". Requires registration but is free of charge
aluSelect - a computer-based reference database containing technical information on the most widely used aluminium alloys. This freely accessible website allows the user to obtain information about the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of aluminium alloys. At present, 35 wrought alloys and 12 casting alloys are indexed.
For any questions about aluSELECT, please email aluselect@eaa.be
Aluminium
Applications
The EAA site also features information of a number of
applications of aluminium including Automotive, Building and Packaging
Key to
Metals
The site includes a comprehensive list of online articles on
light metals. An online database of material properties is also available for a
subscription charge.
International Magnesium Association
Magnesium Databases - The site includes online databases on physical and mechanical properties.
TMS
Technical Questions - The site features an online reference section in a number of categories. This service is free and is currently undergoing a trial period online.
A to Z of Materials Website