The Effect of Germanium Additions on the Mechanical Properties of Zn-Mg-Al Alloys.

Autor: Malla, Amar Dhoj, Sullivan, James Henley, Penney, David Jonathan, Sackett, Elizabeth, Lancaster, Robert Joseph, Barker, Peter
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Zdroj: Metals (2075-4701); Jul2024, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p820, 13p
Abstrakt: In this investigation, 0.19–1.8 wt.% of Ge was introduced into a ternary Zn-Mg-Al alloy. The introduction of Ge had a significant impact on the microstructure, leading to the formation of Mg2Ge. The area fraction of the eutectic phase diminished with increasing Ge additions. Small-scale test techniques were utilised to evaluate the mechanical properties due to the changes in microstructure. Zn-Mg-Al alloys were found to be inherently harder compared to standard hot-dip Zn-containing 0.2 wt.% Al. The hardness and strength of the Zn-Mg-Al alloys decreased with the increase in Ge additions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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