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Microstructure and properties of blended Mg−Al alloys fabricated by semisolid processing

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A new procedure for blending die-cast Mg−Al alloys by semisolid processing to achieve controlled variations in microstructure and properties has been investigated. Granules of AM6-B and AZ91D have been blended in varying proportions and Thixomolded at nominal solid fractions of 0.1 and 0.3, respectively. As-molded microstructures and the role of interdifussion during processing have been analyzed in detail by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and electron microprobe analysis. Tensile properties and failure modes have been analyzed and a strength model that considers solid solution strengthening of Al in the unmelted particles and a rule-of-mixtures behavior for microstructural components is proposed.

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  1. Defence Metallurgical Research Lab, 500058, Hyderabad, India

    T. K. Nandy (Scientist)

  2. Materials Science and Engineering Department, University of Michigan, 48108, Ann Arbor, MI

    J. Wayne Jones (Arthur F. Thurnau Professor) & Tresa M. Pollock (L.H. and F.E. Van Vlack Professor)

  3. Phillips Plastics Corporation, 54701, Eau Claire, WI

    D. M. Walukas (Project Engineer)

  4. Thixomat Inc., 48108, Ann Arbor, MI

    R. F. Decker (Chief Technical Officer)

  5. Sg2, SKokie, IL

    Rebecca M. Messing

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Nandy, T.K., Messing, R.M., Jones, J.W. et al. Microstructure and properties of blended Mg−Al alloys fabricated by semisolid processing. Metall Mater Trans A 37, 3725–3736 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-006-1066-y

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