Casting alloys of the Al–Ce–Ni system: microstructural approach to alloy design

Phase equilibria in the Al–Zr–Ce system at 773K

“…The binary compound Al 11 Ce 3 (also named as Al 4 Ce) was found in the three isothermal sections. Besides, they also found the Al 11 Ce 3 phase in the casting alloys of the Al-Ce-Ni system [15]. In this work, the existence of Al 11 Ce 3 was found at 773 K, which is in accordance with [8].…”

Supportive strengthening role of Cr-rich phase on Al–Si multicomponent piston alloy at elevated temperature

“…Ni has been known as the most important element in multicomponent Al-Si piston alloys and Ni-rich phases are the main strengthening phases [2,[9][10][11][12], because Ni-rich phases can maintain good mechanical properties at elevated temperature and have great contribution to the elevated-temperature strength [9]. Unfortunately, Ni is very expensive, so it is meaningful and practical to add much cheaper elements such as Fe, Mn and Cr to form thermalstable phases for improving the elevated-temperature properties of Al-Si piston alloys.…”

Quantitative comparison of three Ni-containing phases to the elevated-temperature properties of Al–Si piston alloys

“…Chen and Thomson used a combination of electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) for the identification of the various phases [11]. Many physical and mechanical parameters of Ni-containing phases have been obtained [12][13][14]. Some brilliant Al-Si alloys were also developed.…”