Papers by Keyword: Alloying Additions

Abstract: Individual and combined additions of elements like Si, Sb, Sr are carried out to AZ91 alloy and its microstructure, mechanical properties especially creep properties and corrosion behavior are investigated. In general, additions of the above elements improve the mechanical properties. Further, the results show these alloying elements introduce thermally stable intermetallics and thereby improve the creep performance. Among various additions, Sb addition provides highest creep resistance. With the Si and Sr additions, the corrosion resistance of AZ91 alloy is improved. Detailed micro-mechanisms are also studied and they are correlated with the properties studied.

Abstract: The effect of the alloying element additions on in-situ chemical reaction to synthesize particulate reinforced TiC/Mg composites was evaluated from the viewpoint of thermodynamics. The influences of alloying elements on the changes of the activity coefficient and the excess free energy in molten magnesium were calculated. The results show that additions, such as Nd, La, Ca, Cu and Zr can promote TiC formation, at the same time hinder the brittle TiAl3 phase formation.