Microstructure and thermal response of Mg-Sn alloys

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Authors

  • O. Anopuo
  • Y. Huang
  • C. Blawert
  • N. Hort
  • K. U. Kainer

The future demand for light weight constructions requires alloy development to achieve an appropriate combination of mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of modern magnesium alloys. Therefore a new class of magnesium alloys based on the Mg-Sn system has been developed. Besides the combination of alloying elements in the new Mg-Sn alloys, the property profile is ruled by the development of microstructure during solidification and subsequent heat treatments. To obtain deeper knowledge of the occurring phases Mg-Sn-Ca and Mg-Sn-Si alloys have been investigated in the F, T4 and T6 condition by means of electron microscopy, XRD and Vickers hardness to determine phases in accordance to the as cast and heat treated conditions. These experiments have been accompanied by the investigation of corrosion behaviour using salt spray test and potentiodynamic measurements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMagnesium Technology 2006
EditorsAlan A. Luo, Neale R. Neelameggham, Randy S. Beals
Number of pages6
PublisherThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
Publication date2006
Pages529-534
ISBN (print)0873396200, 9780873396202
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event135th TMS Annual Meeting 2006: Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions - San Antonio, TX, United States
Duration: 12.03.200616.03.2006
Conference number: 135
https://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-06/AnnMtg06Home.html
https://www.tms.org/Meetings/Annual-06/PDFs/AM06-Ftechprog.pdf

    Research areas

  • Alloy development, Heat treatment, Mg-Sn alloys, Microstructure
  • Engineering