scholarly journals Grain Refinement of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy Induced by Al-V-B Master Alloy

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Chang ◽  
Yanping Shen ◽  
Yueying Su ◽  
Long Zhao ◽  
Yunhu Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Master Alloy ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Grain Refiner ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Master Alloys ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

It has long been recognized that grain refinement of Mg-Al alloys is difficult, although various methods have been tried. In the present paper, a novel grain refiner, Al-3.4V-1B master alloy, has been developed to refine the as-cast AZ91 alloy. A comparative study on grain refinement effects of Al-3.4V-1B, Al-5V, and Al-3Ti-1B master alloys was performed under the same solidification conditions. It is shown that Al-3.4V-1B master alloy not only has significant grain refinement ability, but also keeps stable anti-fading capacity with holding time up to 2 h. Based on the analysis of grain refinement, VB2 particles introduced by Al-3.4V-1B master alloy are the heterogeneous nuclei for AZ91 alloy.

Influence of MnCO3 Addition on the Grain Refinement of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 703 ◽  
pp. 56-59
Author(s):  
Xiao Ying Liu ◽  
Hao Ran Geng ◽  
Min Zuo ◽  
Peng Fei Ji
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Grain Refining ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Refinement Efficiency ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Resistance Performance ◽  
Addition Amount

This article reports the effect of MnCO3addition on the grain refinement efficiency of AZ91 magnesium alloy. The results indicate that the addition of MnCO3has excellent grain refining efficiency for AZ91 alloy, which is mainly attributed to the Al4C3particles formed in the melt, besides Mn is indispensable to grain refinement in Al-bearing magnesium alloys. There is an optimal addition amount of 0.6% at 740 °C and the grain size is reduced from 245 to 91 μm. At the same time, the corrosion resistance performance of MnCO3-added AZ91is improved.

The influence of gadolinium on Al–Ti–C master alloy and its refining effect on AZ31 magnesium alloy

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxue Fan ◽  
Hai Hao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Grain Refinement ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Master Alloy ◽  
Cast Alloy ◽  
Az31 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Synthesis Mechanism ◽  
Refining Effect ◽  
Master Alloys

Abstract Grain refinement has a significant influence on the improvement of mechanical properties of magnesium alloys. In this study, a series of Al–Ti–C-xGd (x = 0, 1, 2, 3) master alloys as grain refiners were prepared by self-propagating high-temperature synthesis. The synthesis mechanism of the Al–Ti–C-xGd master alloy was analyzed. The effects of Al–Ti–C-xGd master alloys on the grain refinement and mechanical properties of AZ31 (Mg-3Al-1Zn-0.4Mn) magnesium alloys were investigated. The results show that the microstructure of the Al–Ti–C-xGd alloy contains α-Al, TiAl3, TiC and the core–shell structure TiAl3/Ti2Al20Gd. The refining effect of the prepared Al–Ti–C–Gd master alloy is obviously better than that of Al–Ti–C master alloy. The grain size of AZ31 magnesium alloy was reduced from 323 μm to 72 μm when adding 1 wt.% Al–Ti–C-2Gd master alloy. In the same condition, the ultimate tensile strength and elongation of as-cast alloy were increased from 130 MPa, 7.9% to 207 MPa, 16.6% respectively.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Influence of Open-Die Forging Parameters on the Flow Kinetics of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4010
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Banaszek ◽  
Teresa Bajor ◽  
Anna Kawałek ◽  
Tomasz Garstka
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Hydraulic Press ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Numerical Tests ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Product Manufacturing ◽  
Open Die Forging

This paper presents the results of numerical tests of the process of forging magnesium alloy ingots (AZ91) on a hydraulic press with the use of flat and proprietary shaped anvils. The analysis of the hydrostatic pressure distribution and the deformation intensity was carried out. It is one of the elements used for determining the assumptions for the technology of forging to obtain a semi-finished product from the AZ91 alloy with good strength properties. The aim of the research was to reduce the number of forging passes, which will shorten the operation time and reduce the product manufacturing costs. Numerical tests of the AZ91 magnesium alloy were carried out using commercial Forge®NxT software.

scholarly journals Structural Aspects of Remelting of the AZ91 Magnesium Alloy Surface Layer

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
J. Iwaszko ◽  
M. Strzelecka
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Sample Surface ◽  
Alloy Surface ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Alloy Surface Layer

Abstract In this study, modification of the AZ91 magnesium alloy surface layer with a CO2 continuous wave operation laser has been taken on. The extent and character of structural changes generated in the surface layer of the material was being assessed on the basis of both macro- and microscopy investigations, and the EDX analysis. Considerable changes in the structure of the AZ91 alloy surface layer and the morphology of phases have been found. The remelting processing was accompanied by a strong refinement of the structure and a more uniform distribution of individual phases. The conducted investigations showed that the remelting zone dimensions are a result of the process parameters, and that they can be controlled by an appropriate combination of basic remelting parameters, i.e. the laser power, the distance from the sample surface, and the scanning rate. The investigations and the obtained results revealed the possibility of an effective modification of the AZ91 magnesium alloy surface layer in the process of remelting carried out with a CO2 laser beam.

Influence of Aliquat 336 on tribological properties of electroless ternary nanocomposite coatings on AZ91 alloy

2017 ◽  
Vol 232 (5) ◽  
pp. 613-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Imran Ansari ◽  
Dineshsingh G Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Cationic Surfactant ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Surface Engineering ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Nanocomposite Coatings ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Aliquat 336 ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

Incorporation of fine nanoparticles and cationic surfactant (Aliquat 336) within an ENi–P matrix has given a new dimension to the field of nanocomposite coatings. It describes the surface engineering processes currently used for the protection of AZ91 magnesium alloy surface against wear, including electroless nano-composite coatings. The present work aims to investigate the influence of Aliquat 336 cationic surfactant on the microhardness and tribological properties of electroless (Ni–P–ZnO) ternary alloy nanocomposite coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy substrate from acidic bath. The results revealed that there was a significant improvement in the microhardness and wear resistance of the coated surface by the addition of cationic surfactant at a concentration of 1.5 g/L as compared to the coating obtained without the addition of cationic surfactant in the chemical bath. These results are thus clearly indicative of the fact that the component of life of members made from substrate subjected to nanocomposite coatings with varying the concentration of surfactant can be greatly improved, thereby preventing early or regular failures, and increasing service life.

Effects of CaCO3 Modificator on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Cast AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

2007 ◽  
Vol 546-549 ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Qu Dong Wang ◽  
Yang Zhao ◽  
Qing Hua Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Cleavage Fracture ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Reticular Structure ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Alloy Increase

Effects of CaCO3 modificator on microstructure and mechanical properties of cast AZ91 Magnesium alloy have been investigated. Tensile fracture behavior of AZ91 alloys modified by CaCO3 has also been studied. Results show that CaCO3 modificator can obviously refine the grain of AZ91 magnesium alloy and Mg17Al12. Mg17Al12 in grain boundary of AZ91 alloy after modified by CaCO3 changes from continuous reticular structure to discontinuous reticular structure, even so much as granular structure and rod structure. After modified by 0.5wt% CaCO3 modificator, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, impact toughness and elongation of AZ91 alloy increase from 186MPa to 200MPa, from 147MPa to 160MPa, from 4J to 9J and from 2.6% to 5%, respectively. And 0.5wt% CaCO3 modificator brings about an optimal refining effect. The study also shows that the fracture mechanism of modified AZ91 alloy is between cleavage fracture and quasi-cleavage fracture, which is as same as that of unmodified AZ91 alloy.

Ceria Coatings Prepared by Sol-Gel Approach on AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

2017 ◽  
Vol 898 ◽  
pp. 1369-1380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Min Han ◽  
Dan Tong Wang ◽  
Hua Qian Yu ◽  
Min Zuo ◽  
Li Hong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Chemical Conversion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

The ceria coatings on AZ91 substrates were successfully synthesized by chemical conversion and the corrosion resistance of AZ91 samples with and without ceria coatings were evaluated by means of electrochemical corrosion in 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution. According to the parameters derived from the polarization date, the Icorr (the corrosion current density) values of the coated samples are smaller than that of bare one, indicating that the corrosion resistance of AZ91 alloys has been improved to some extent. The influence of fluoridated pretreatment, inter-layer heat treatment, sintering temperature and the layer of films on the performance of ceria coatings were also investigated. It was found that the inter-layer heat treatment has no influence on improving the anticorrosion resistance of AZ91 alloy. In comparison with the bare one, the Icorr of optimal sample is about 0.0219mA/cm2, which decreases by two orders of magnitude, indicating that the ceria coatings could significantly improve the corrosion resistance of AZ91 magnesium alloy.

scholarly journals Improvement of AZ91 Alloy Corrosion Properties by Duplex NI-P Coating Deposition

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaromír Wasserbauer ◽  
Martin Buchtík ◽  
Jakub Tkacz ◽  
Stanislava Fintová ◽  
Jozef Minda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Corrosion Behavior ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Salt Spray ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Neutral Salt ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

The corrosion behavior of duplex Ni-P coatings deposited on AZ91 magnesium alloy was studied. The electroless deposition process of duplex Ni-P coating consisted in the preparation of low-phosphorus Ni-P coating (5.7 wt.% of P), which served as a bond coating and high-phosphorus Ni-P coating (11.5 wt.% of P) deposited on it. The duplex Ni-P coatings with the thickness of 25, 50, 75 and 100 µm were deposited on AZ91 magnesium alloy. The electrochemical corrosion behavior of coated AZ91 magnesium alloy was investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potentiodynamic polarization method in 0.1 M NaCl. Obtained results showed a significant improvement in the corrosion resistance of coated specimens when compared to uncoated AZ91 magnesium alloy. From the results of the immersion tests in 3.5 wt.% NaCl, 10% solution of HCl and NaOH and 5% neutral salt spray, a noticeable increase in the corrosion resistance with the increasing thickness of the Ni-P coating was observed.

scholarly journals Effect of Samarium on the Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy Treated by Ultrasonic Vibration

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Chen ◽  
Zheng Yin ◽  
Hong Yan ◽  
Guo-Hua Zhou ◽  
Xiao-Quan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Uniform Corrosion ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

The effects of samarium (Sm) on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy treated by ultrasonic vibration were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and electrochemical measurements. The results showed that the addition of Sm resulted in the formation of Al2Sm, which reduced the volume fraction of the β-Mg17Al12 phase and changed its morphology to fine granular. The AZ91–Sm alloys treated by ultrasonic vibration revealed relatively lower weight loss, hydrogen evolution, and corrosion current density values compared to the ultrasonic-treated AZ91 alloy prepared without Sm. Locally, a coarse β phase in the ultrasonic-treated AZ91 alloy accelerated the possibility of micro-galvanic corrosion growing into the matrix. In the prepared AZ91–Sm alloys treated by ultrasonic vibration, the fine β and Al2Sm phases reduced the probability of micro-galvanic corrosion growth and, therefore, formed a uniform corrosion layer on the surface of the alloys.

scholarly journals Simulation and Prediction of the Vickers Hardness of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy Using Artificial Neural Network Model

Crystals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa F. Abd El-Rehim ◽  
Heba Y. Zahran ◽  
Doaa M. Habashy ◽  
Hana M. Al-Masoud
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Aging Time ◽  
Vickers Hardness ◽  
Lattice Parameters ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium ◽  
Artificial Neural

In this study, an artificial neural network (ANN) model was used to simulate and predict the Vickers hardness of AZ91 magnesium alloy. The samples of AZ91 alloy were aged at different temperatures (Ta = 100 to 300 °C) for different durations (ta = 4 to 192 h) followed by water quenching at 25 °C. The age-hardening response of the samples was investigated by hardness measurements. The microstructure investigations showed that only discontinuous precipitates formed at low aging temperatures (100 and 150 °C), while continuous precipitates invaded all the samples at a high aging temperature (300 °C). Both discontinuous and continuous precipitates formed at the intermediate aging temperatures (200 and 250 °C). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the microstructure comprised two phases: The α-Mg matrix and intermetallic β-Mg17Al12 phase. The alteration of the crystalline lattice parameters a, c, and c/a ratio with the aging time at various aging temperatures was also investigated. Both c and c/a ratio had the same behavior with aging time while a had an inverse trend. The observed variations of the lattice parameters were attributed to the mode of precipitation in AZ91 alloy. The ANN findings for the simulation and prediction perfectly conformed to the experimental data.

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