A new magnesium alloy system: TEXAS

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Authors

  • Björn Wiese
  • Chamini Mendis
  • Carsten Blawert
  • Eric Nyberg
  • Karl Ulrich Kainer
  • Norbert Hort

A new TEXAS alloy system (Mg-Sn-Nd-Ca-Al-Si) is presented in order to extend the range of applications for magnesium alloys. The alloy has been produced by permanent mould direct chill casting, a process that provides a homogenous distribution of alloying elements throughout the entire casting. This work presents microstructural features and a new Mg-Sn-Ca phase with the morphology of hexagonal platelets. Additionally mechanical properties and the corrosion behaviour of TEXAS alloys are presented in as cast and heat treated conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMagnesium Technology 2013 - Held During the TMS 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
EditorsNobert Hort, Suveen Nigel Mathaudhu, Neale R. Neelameggham, Martyn Alderman
Number of pages5
PublisherThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Publication date2013
Pages231-235
ISBN (Print)978-1-118-60552-3, 978-3-319-48149-4
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-319-48150-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event142nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Magnesium Technology 2013 - TMS 2013 - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 03.03.201307.03.2013
Conference number: 142
https://www.tms.org/meetings/annual-13/AM13news.aspx?id=4911

    Research areas

  • Corrosion, Magnesium alloy system, Mechanical properties, MgCaSn phase, Microstructure
  • Engineering