Under CopyrightKuchenreuther-Hummel, V.V.Kuchenreuther-HummelRozincsak, LindaLindaRozincsakNeutz, JochenJochenNeutz2022-03-1231.7.20152015https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/38874010.24406/publica-fhg-388740The objective of the current research is the characterization of the oxidation behavior of magnesium powder in different atmospheres, to offer a better understanding of the kinetics of the combustion reaction of magnesium as an alternative to aluminum. In the present case non-isothermal thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used to investigate the nitridation behavior of magnesium and aluminum powder in the temperature range between 400 °C and 800 °C or 1400 °C.enconference paper