Influence of minor cerium addition on microstructure and fluidity of as-cast Al-Cu-Mn-Mg alloy

• Published in: Journal of rare earths Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 377 - 383
• Main Authors: Wang, Yishan, Bai, Yu, Jiang, Kaixi, Fan, Wenxue, Wang, Puxuan, Hao, Hai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2025
• Subjects: Al-Cu-Mn-Mg alloy; Ce addition; Fluidity; Microstructure; Rare earths; Fluidity; Ce addition; Microstructure; Rare earths; Al-Cu-Mn-Mg alloy

Al-Cu-Mn alloys are widely used to produce automobile components like cylinder heads and engine blocks because of their capability to retain excellent thermal and mechanical characteristics at high temperatures. However, the Al-Cu-Mn-based alloys demonstrate restricted fluidity, leading to casting d...