Mechanical and fracture properties of an AZ91 Magnesium alloy reinforced by Si and SiC particles

Microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium composites prepared by spark plasma sintering technology

“…Since magnesium composites have several advantages compared to monolithic magnesium and its alloys, numerous studies have been conducted on magnesium based composites [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Hassan et al [10] studied microstructure and mechanical properties of the magnesium reinforced with Y 2 O 3 .…”

“…Magnesium and its alloys are of interest because of their low density, 1.74 g/cm 3 , and high specific strength as compared to other structural metals. These properties are important in automotive and aerospace applications in order to reduce fuel consumption and to reduce green house emission [1].…”

Effects of Si addition on microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg–8Gd–4Y–Nd–Zr alloy

“…According to the Mg-Si phase diagram [5], the maximum solid solubility of Si in magnesium is only 0.003 at.%, extra Si atoms react with magnesium and are precipitated as an intermetallic compound of Mg 2 Si. And the formation of an ''in situ'' composite (Mg-Mg 2 Si) results in strong bonding between Mg 2 Si and the matrix interface [6]. Traditionally, many of the studies have been focused on the effect of Si on the microstructure, creep properties, ageing and corrosion behavior of AZ91 magnesium alloy [7][8][9][10] and corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-Mn alloys [11][12][13].…”

Effect of Addition of Nano-Al2O3 and Copper Particulates and Heat Treatment on the Tensile Response of AZ61 Magnesium Alloy

“…The combination of lightweight, good mechanical properties, good castability, and machinability makes magnesium-based materials promising engineering materials in various applications in automotive, aerospace, electronics, sports, and consumer products industries [4][5][6][7]. However, magnesiumbased materials still need to overcome its current limiting factors, such as low ductility, rapid strength loss when used at high service temperatures, poor creep, and corrosion resistance [4,[6][7][8][9]. Thus, magnesium is seldom used in its pure form but instead often alloyed with aluminum, zinc, zirconium, silver, calcium, or rare earth elements [2,4,10].…”

“…Zinc enhances mechanical properties and corrosion resistance [10]. As a result, magnesium-aluminum-zinc (AZ)-based alloys have been receiving much attention from researchers around the world [5][6][7][8]. AZ61 is one of the promising alloys among the AZ series ' of alloys.…”