1. Effect of Ce Addition on Microstructure, Thermal Conductivity, and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast and As-Extruded Mg–3Sn Alloys.
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He, Fei-yu, Hu, Wen-xin, Liu, Li-juan, He, Wei, Ma, Shao-bo, Zhang, Xu-dong, Yang, Zheng-hua, and Wang, Wei
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THERMAL conductivity , *MECHANICAL alloying , *THERMAL properties , *TENSILE strength , *TIN - Abstract
In the present research, the impacts of Ce additions at various concentrations (0, 1.0, 3.4, and 4.0 wt.%) on the evolution of the microstructure, mechanical properties, and thermal conductivity of as-cast and as-extruded Mg-3Sn alloys were investigated. The findings demonstrate that adding Ce caused the creation of a new ternary MgSnCe phase in the magnesium matrix. Some new Mg17Ce2 phases are generated in the microstructure when Ce levels reach 4%. The thermal conductivity of the Mg-3Sn alloy is significantly improved due to Ce addition, and the Mg-3Sn-3.4Ce alloy exhibits the highest thermal conductivity, up to 133.8 W/(m·K) at 298 K. After extrusion, both the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties are further improved. The thermal conductivity perpendicular to the extrusion direction of Mg-3Sn-3.4Ce alloy could achieve 136.28 W/(m·K), and the tensile and yield strengths reach 264.3 MPa and 227.2 MPa, with an elongation of 7.9%. Adding Ce decreases the dissolved Sn atoms and breaks the eutectic α-Mg and Mg2Sn network organization, leading to a considerable increase in the thermal conductivity of as-cast Mg-3Sn alloys. Weakening the deformed grain texture contributed to the further enhancement of the thermal conductivity after extrusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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