Clean Efficient Domestic Primary Production of Magnesium and Its Alloys

China produces 85% of the world's magnesium using the extremely energy-intensive highly-polluting Pidgeon process, and prices fluctuate as much as 3x up or down when that government's policy changes.  In contrast, Metal Oxygen Separation Technologies, Inc. (abbreviated MOxST, pronounced "most") has created up a new zero-emissions technology for primary production of high-purity magnesium directly from its oxide.  The production process, called MagGen^TM, is very efficient, using a fraction of the energy of its competitors.  Low and stable raw materials costs, low labor and energy requirements, and zero emissions make this technology cost-competitive with Chinese producers while being compatible with US regulations.  Modular MagGen^TM electrolysis cells can scale from large plants producing thousands of tonnes/year to as little as 30-50 tonnes/year at low cost, and zero emissions allows for flexible siting.  That is, these cells can produce liquid magnesium without requiring emissions permits next to facilities such as die casters and twin-roll sheet casters, saving energy and reducing melt equipment capital costs.  And the cells can blend magnesium alloys in situ, including aerospace alloys such as WE43.  This talk will introduce this domestic magnesium technology and discuss its benefits for aerospace industry manufacturers.