Microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr billet prepared by direct chill casting

• Published in: Journal of magnesium and alloys Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 95 - 99
• Main Authors: Zheng, Xingwei, Dong, Jie, Wang, Shiming
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2018; KeAi Communications Co., Ltd
• Subjects: Direct chill casting; Magnesium alloy; Mechanical properties; Microstructure; Mechanical properties; Microstructure; Direct chill casting; Magnesium alloy

High-quality Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr magnesium alloy billets with diameter of 200 mm were successfully prepared by direct chill (DC) casting. The results show that microstructures of the as-cast billet prepared by DC casting are mainly composed of equiaxed a-Mg and Mg12Nd eutectic compound distributing along th...