Solidification, microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-2.8Nd-1.5Gd-0.5Zn-0.5Zr cast alloy with erbium addition

• Main Authors: Ahmad, R., Elaswad, A.M.M., Hamzah, M. Z., Shahizan, N. R.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2018
• Subjects: TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3593/1/AJ%202019%20%28143%29.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3593/; https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201820201001

The thermal parameters of Mg-2.8Nd-1.5Gd-0.5Zn-0.5Zr cast alloy with 0.25 wt.% of erbium (Er) were evaluated by the computer-aided cooling curve thermal analysis(CA CCTA), whereas the microstructure analysis was investigated by the optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy. Results from th...