%0 journal article %@ 0255-5476 %A Hort, N., Wiese, B., Dieringa, H., Kainer, K.U. %D 2015 %J Materials Science Forum, Light Metals Technology 2015 %P 78-81 %R doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.828-829.78 %T Magnesium Melt Protection %U https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.828-829.78 %X there are similar discussions regarding all other fluorinated hydrocarbons. Due to this, new innovative ways have to be found or old methods have to be renewed to allow Mg industries further safe processing of molten magnesium. This contribution will report the state of the art in protecting molten Mg and alternatives to the use of SF6.