Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZA104 (0.3–0.6Ca) die-casting magnesium alloys
Microstructure and mechanical properties of ZA104 (0.3–0.6Ca) die-casting magnesium alloys
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DOI:
10.1016/j.msea.2004.06.063
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发表时间:
2004-11
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6.4
通讯作者:
Z. Zhang;R. Tremblay;D. Dubé
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作者:
Z. Zhang;R. Tremblay;D. Dubé
In this paper, the microstructure of die-cast and slowly cooled specimens of two new experimental magnesium alloys (ZA104 + 0.3Ca and ZA104 + 0.6Ca) is examined. Microanalysis of specimens has revealed the presence of α-Mg phase (matrix) and two intermetallic compounds containing calcium with different Zn/Al ratios. These compounds, which have a crystal structure close to that of τ phase [Mg32(Al,Zn)49], were also found in slowly cooled ZA104 + 0.3Ca specimens and identified as ( [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] ). The microhardness of these intermetallic compounds has been obtained from specimens having the intermetallic composition and slowly cooled from the melt. The tensile and creep resistance of the two die-cast alloys (ZA104 + 0.3Ca and ZA104 + 0.6Ca) are also presented. Tensile properties are equivalent to those of the AZ91D reference alloy, but their creep deformation rate is significantly reduced by a factor 3.5–3.8 at 150°C and 4.0–7.2 at 175°C. Besides, it was found that the ultimate tensile strength and elongation of ZA104 + 0.3Ca alloy are superior to those of ZA104 + 0.6Ca alloy. It is then established that the intermetallic phases [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] containing calcium are harder than τ phase and improve substantially the creep resistance of these new ZA experimental alloys.