Phase formation during solidification of Mg-Nd-Zn alloys: An in situ synchrotron radiation diffraction study

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Authors

  • Domonkos Tolnai
  • Tungky Subroto
  • Serge Gavras
  • Ricardo Buzolin
  • Andreas Stark
  • Norbert Schell
  • Norbert Hort

Mg-4Nd base alloys with Zn additions of 3, 5 and 8 wt % were investigated with in situ synchrotron radiation diffraction during solidification. This method enabled the investigation of phase formation and transformation in the alloys. The diffraction results were supported with TEM observations on the as-solidified samples. The results show the effect of increased Zn addition on stabilizing the Mg3RE phase (RE-rare earth). The experimental results agree only partially with the theoretical calculations indicating the need to improve the existing thermodynamic database on the alloy system.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1637
JournalMaterials
Volume11
Issue number9
Number of pages10
ISSN1996-1944
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06.09.2018
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • In situ solidification, Magnesium, Mg-Nd-Zn alloys, Synchrotron radiation diffraction
  • Engineering

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