Abstract
Materials are prima facie for producing any machinery component. Light materials are identified based on their density, if its density is less than the density of steel those are classified as light materials while higher density as heavy materials. Metals dominate over the other types of material for industrial conditions. Light metals are preferred when the necessity is to reduce the weight of the machinery component. Light metals have low density and high strength-to-weight ratio and are used where weight is a critical factor. The most significant benefit of using light metals is their ability to reduce the weight of a product or system, including improved fuel efficiency in transportation systems, reduced emissions, and improved performance. In this chapter, light metals like aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and beryllium are illustrated with respect to their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, and their applications in various industries are highlighted.
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