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Mg-6Zn/1.5%SiC nanocomposites fabricated by ultrasonic cavitation based solidification processing

  • G. Cao
  • , H. Choi
  • , J. Oportus
  • , H. Konishi
  • , S. Kou
  • , R. Lakes
  • , X. Li

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Abstract

Mg-6Zn/1.5% SiC nanocomposites were successfully fabricated by ultrasonic cavitation based dispersion of SiC nanoparticles in Mg-6Zn alloy melt. As compared to un-reinforced Mg-6Zn alloy matrix, the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites including tensile strength, yield strength and ductility of the Mg-6Zn/1.5% SiC nanocomposites were improved significantly. This enhancement is possible even though there are still some SiC micro-clusters in the microstructure. Also, the grain size of Mg-6Zn alloy was refined considerably by the addition of 1.5% SiC nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMagnesium Technology 2008
Pages295-298
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2008
EventMagnesium Technology 2008 - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: Mar 9 2008Mar 13 2008

Publication series

NameMagnesium Technology
ISSN (Print)1545-4150

Conference

ConferenceMagnesium Technology 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period03/9/0803/13/08

Keywords

  • Casting
  • Mg-6Zn
  • Nanocomposites
  • Ultrasonic dispersion of nanoparticles

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