The microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-8Zn-8Al-4RE magnesium alloy

Jun Wang, Jianli Wang, Wenlong Xiao, Yaoming Wu, Limin Wang

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Abstract

The Mg-8Zn-8Al-4RE (RE = mischmetal, mass%) magnesium alloy was prepared by using casting method. The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast alloy, solid solution alloy and aged alloy samples have been investigated. Optical microscopy, X-ray diffractometery and scanning electron microscope attached energy spectrometer were used to characterize the microstructure and phase composition for the alloy. Net shaped τ-Mg32(Al,Zn) 49 phase was obtained at the grain boundary, and needle-like or blocky Al11RE3 phase disperses in grain boundary and α-Mg matrix. The τ-Mg32(Al,Zn)49 phase disappeared during solution treatment and a new phase of Al2CeZn 2 formed during subsequent age treatment. The mechanical properties were performed by universal testing machine at room temperature, 150°C and 200°C, separately. The ultimate tensile strength of as-cast alloy is lower compared to an age treatment alloy at 200°C for 12h. The strengths decreased with enhancing test temperature, but elongation has not been effect by age treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Light Metals, Aerospace Materials and Superconductors
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages187-190
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)0878494324, 9780878494323
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006 - Beijing, China
Duration: 25 Jun 200630 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 1
Volume546-549
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period25/06/0630/06/06

Keywords

  • Mechanical properties
  • Mg-8Zn-8Al-4Ce alloy
  • Microstructure
  • Rare earth

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