On the occurrence of a eutectic-type structure in solidification of Al-Zr alloys

F. Wang, D. G. Eskin, A. V. Khvan, K. F. Starodub, J. J.H. Lim, M. G. Burke, T. Connolley, J. Mi

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Abstract

For the first time, experimental evidence is presented for the occurrence of a eutectic reaction in dilute Al-Zr alloys solidified at cooling rates from 0.5 to 5 K/s. Particles which formed at grain boundaries during solidification were confirmed by electron diffraction analysis to be the equilibrium tetragonal DO23 Al3Zr phase. Differential thermal analysis showed a thermal arrest at 658–659 °C, i.e. below the melting point of pure Al, which indicated the presence of a eutectic reaction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-78
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume133
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Al-Zr
  • Differential thermal analysis (DTA)
  • Electron diffraction
  • Eutectic solidification
  • Solidification microstructure

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