As cast microstructures on the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of ZK40 modified with Gd and Nd additions
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The microstructure of ZK40, ZK40 with 2 wt% of Nd and Gd (ZK40-2Nd and ZK40-2Gd, respectively) were investigated with optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy. The mechanical properties and the corrosion behaviour were correlated with the microstructure. The 2 wt% Gd addition enhanced the ductility, while the Nd addition resulted in deterioration in mechanical properties. The corrosion behaviour was also enhanced with the addition of Gd.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Materials Science and Engineering A |
| Volume | 682 |
| Pages (from-to) | 238-247 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISSN | 0921-5093 |
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| Publication status | Published - 13.01.2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
- Corrosion, Mechanical properties, Mg-Zn-Zr alloys, Rare earth additions
- Engineering