Grain Refining through Semisolid Processing

Abstract:

Semisolid process can be used as grain refining method to replace conventional chemical grain refining approach. Typical semisolid slurry making techniques were introduced in the paper as potential semisolid grain refining methods. The temperature and morphology control for grain refining through semisolid process were enhanced to achieve fine particle size and large particle number rather than spheroidal particle shape or low viscosity of the slurry comparing with conventional rheo-forming process. The grain refinement effect was demonstrated by a 40 mm cylinder casting of AZ31 alloy.

• Periodical: Solid State Phenomena (Volumes 217-218)
• Pages: 431-435
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.217-218.431
• Online since: September 2014
• Authors: Ming Xu Xia*, Jian Guo Li, Zhong Yun Fan
• Keywords: Grain Refining, Morphology Control, Semi-Solid Process

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