Authors: Zhi Min Zhang, Qiang Wang, B.C. Li, X. Zhang
Abstract: Warm compression tests of AZ31 Mg alloy were carried out at five temperatures in
30°C intervals from 210°C to 330°C. The samples of different thickness which were machined
from as-cast and pre-strained AZ31 billets were compressed into thickness 1mm and then cooled in
the air to room temperature. The microstructural evolution of AZ31 Mg alloy was investigated
during warm compression forming. The results show that all the samples have undergone a
microstructure changes to different scales in the range investigated. The twinning is the
predominant deformation mechanism for magnesium alloys at moderate temperatures and its
occurrence is dependent on temperature and strain. Microstructural evaluation indicates that the
mean size of the recrystallised grains decreases with increasing effective strain and temperature
because of sufficient dynamic recrystallization. The original grain has significant influence on
microstructural evolution during warm forming.
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Authors: E.P. Masuku, Gonasagren Govender, L. Ivanchev, Heinrich Möller
Abstract: Rheocasting of alloys A206 and A201 was investigated in this study. Conical bars with
different silver contents were produced using CSIR rheoprocess technology, together with high
pressure die casting. The results showed that addition of Ag to alloy A206 increased the mechanical
properties of the alloy. However, the addition of Ag also resulted in Cu-rich phases to precipitate at
the grain boundaries of the as-cast material. The solution treatment used in this study was unable to
dissolve all of this phase, especially in the 1.12%Ag-containing alloy. This resulted in slightly
decreased mechanical properties compared to the 0.63%Ag-containing alloy. The T6 mechanical
properties (strength and elongation) obtained in this study for rheocast A206 and A201 are better
than those reported for permanent mould castings of alloy A206 and A201.
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Authors: Bao Hong Zhu, Bai Qing Xiong, Yon Gan Zhang, Udo Fritsching, Ji Shan Zhang, Feng Wang, Zhi Hui Li, Hong Wei Liu
Abstract: A high Zn content Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy was prepared by spray forming process and the precipitate behavior and microstructure of the extruded alloy were also investigated. The precipitate sequence of the spray-formed alloy could be described as “α-solid solution → GPI zone → GPII zone (also called Metastable ′ )→ Stable (MgZn2)” during artificial ageing treatment. In the early stage of artificial ageing treatment, the GPI zone was the main strengthening phase and kept coherent relationship with the matrix. With the increasing of ageing time, ′ phase dominate strengthening phase and kept semi-coherent relationship with the matrix. With the further increasing of ageing time, phase took the place of ′ phase, and dominated the strengthening phase in the alloy. The grain size of the spray deposit is finer than that of cast alloys. The ultimate tensile strength of the alloy is over 810MPa in peak ageing condition.
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Authors: Guo Fa Mi, Cui Fen Dong, Chang Yun Li, Hai Yan Wang
Abstract: Cast, sub-rapidly solidified and rapidly solidified Al-5Fe alloy and Al-5Fe-3Y alloy were respectively prepared by vacuum melting, suction casting and melt spinning. The effect of increasing cooling rate and adding rare earth Y alloy on microstructures and phase composition were investigated. The results showed that the acicular Al3Fe phase transferred to spherical phase and dispersed secondary precipitations were also found when 3.0 wt% Y was added in the Al-5Fe alloy. Meanwhile, the microstructures were apparently refined by the increasing of cooling rate. The metastable phase A16Fe and intermetallic compound A110Fe2Y phase have been observed in Al-5Fe alloy and Al-5Fe-3Y alloy, respectively.
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Authors: Xiao Ping Luo, Lan Ting Xia, Ming Gang Zhang
Abstract: The effect of Cd and Sb addition on the microstructural and mechanical properties of as-cast AZ31 alloys was investigated and compared. The results indicate that the difference of Sb and Cd in the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast AZ31 magnesium alloy is significant. Addition of 0.15%Sb (mass fraction) to AZ31 alloy can refine the matrix and β-Mg17Al12 phase but not form a new phase Mg3Sb2. Oppositely, by addition of 0.3-0.7% Cd to AZ31 alloy, Cd was dissolved into the AZ31 alloy, the phase composition did not change but was refined also. Accordingly, the Cd-refined AZ31 alloy exhibits higher tensile and impact toughness and Brinell hardness properties than the Sb- refined one. The difference of Sb and Cd in the mechanical properties is possibly related to the solid solution of Cd into the matrix and formation of Mg3Sb2 which has the same close-packed hexagonal structure as α-Mg.
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