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Effect of Al content on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-5Nd alloys.
- Source :
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Journal of Alloys & Compounds . Mar2018, Vol. 737, p263-270. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The microstructures and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-5Nd- x Al ( x = 0, 0.8, 1.6, 2.4 and 3.0 wt%) were investigated by the optical microscope (OM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and uniaxial tension test. The addition of 3.0 wt% Al led to the most significant grain refinement of Mg-5Nd alloy with the reduction of average grain size from 448 μm to 68 μm. The grain refinement was attributed to the formation of Al 2 Nd particles as the Al 2 Nd particles acted as effective grain refiners for the Mg matrix confirmed by XRD analysis, SEM observation, and crystallography calculation. The mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-5Nd alloy increased obviously after the addition of Al. The yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and elongation of the as-cast Mg-5Nd-3.0Al alloy were enhanced by about 45.3%, 72.4% and 264.0%, respectively, compared to as-cast Mg-5Nd alloy. The improvement of mechanical properties was mainly ascribed to the refined grains and secondary phase strengthening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09258388
- Volume :
- 737
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Alloys & Compounds
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127075500
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.11.143