Thermodynamic analysis of processability of Mg–Al–Zn–Mn alloys for rheocasting

References

• G. Neite, K. Kubota, K. Higashi and F. Hehmann: ‘Magnesium based alloys’, in ‘Materials science and technology’ (ed. R. W. Cahn, et al.,., Vol. 8, 113–212; 1996, Weinheim, VCH.
   Google Scholar
• D. Sachdeva, S. Tiwari, S. Sundarraj and A. Luo: ‘Microstructure and corrosion characterization of squeeze cast AM50 magnesium alloys’, Metall. Mater. Trans. B,, 2010, 41B, 1375–1383. doi: 10.1007/s11663-010-9433-x
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• J. Aguilar and A. Buhrig-Polaczek: ‘Processing and properties of magnesium alloys in the semisolid state’, Int. Foundry Res., 2007, 59, 2–11.
   Google Scholar
• Z. Zhao, Q. Chen, F. Kang and D. Shu: ‘Microstructure evolution and tensile mechanical properties of thixoformed AZ91 magnesium alloy with the addition of yttrium’, J. Alloys Compd, 2009, 482, 455–467. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.04.059
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• J. Jiang, Y. Wang, J. Qu, Z. Du and S. Luo: ‘Numerical simulation and experimental validation of thixoforming angle frame of AZ61 magnesium alloy’, Trans. Nonferr. Met. Soc. China, 2010, 20, s888–s892. doi: 10.1016/S1003-6326(10)60601-2
   Google Scholar
• F. Czerwinski: ‘Magnesium injection molding’; 2008, New York, Springer Verlag.
   Google Scholar
• F. Czerwinski: ‘Near-liquidus molding of Mg–Al and Mg–Al–Zn alloys’, Acta Mater., 2005, 53, 1973–1984. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2005.01.009
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• F. Czerwinski, A. Z. Lipiec, P. J. Pinet and J. Overbeeke: ‘Correlating the microstructure and tensile properties of a thixomolded AZ91D magnesium alloy’, Acta Mater., 2001, 49, 1225–1235. doi: 10.1016/S1359-6454(01)00015-5
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• T. Tsukeda, K. Saito and H. Kubo: ‘Tensile properties of injection molded Mg–Al based alloys’, J. Jpn Inst. Light Met., 1999, 49, 421–425. doi: 10.2464/jilm.49.421
   Google Scholar
• S. Kleiner, O. Beffort, A. Wahlen and P. J. Uggowitzer: ‘Microstructure and mechanical properties of squeeze cast and semi-solid cast Mg–Al alloys’, J. Light Met., 2002, 2, 277–280. doi: 10.1016/S1471-5317(03)00012-9
   Google Scholar
• Z. Koren, H. Rosenson, E. M. Gutman, Y. Unigovski and A. Eliezer: ‘Development of semisolid casting for AZ91 and AM50 magnesium alloys’, J. Light Met., 2002, 2, 81–87. doi: 10.1016/S1471-5317(02)00026-3
   Google Scholar
• Z. Fan, G. Liu and Y. Wang: ‘Microstructure and mechanical properties of rheo-diecast AZ91D magnesium alloy’, J. Mater. Sci., 2006, 41, 3631–3644. doi: 10.1007/s10853-006-6248-x
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• S. Ji, M. Qian and Z. Fan: ‘Semisolid processing characteristics of AM series Mg alloys by rheo-diecasting’, Metall. Mater. Trans. A, 2006, 37A, 779–787. doi: 10.1007/s11661-006-0049-3
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Z. Zhen, M. Qian, S. Ji and Z. Fan: ‘The effects of rheo-diecasting on the integrity and mechanical properties of Mg–6Al–1Zn’, Scr. Mater., 2006, 54, 207–211. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2005.09.032
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• H. M. Guo, A. S. Zhang, B. Hu, Y. Ding and X. B. Liu: ‘Refining microstructure of AZ91 magnesium alloy by introducing limited angular oscillation during initial stage of solidification’, Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2012, A532, 221–229. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2011.10.083
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• U. A. Curle, D. J. Wilkins and G. Govender: ‘R-HPDC of magnesium alloys’, Solid State Phenom., 2013, 192–193, 225–230. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.192-193.225
   Google Scholar
• R. G. Guan, Z. Y. Zhao, H. Zhang, C. Lian, C. S. Lee and C. M. Liu: ‘Microstructure evolution and properties of Mg–3Sn–1Mn (wt%) alloy strip processed by semisolid rheo-rolling’, J. Mater. Process. Technol., 2012, 212, 1430–1436. doi: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2012.02.001
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• J. Jorstad: ‘SSM provides important advantages; so, why has SSM failed to achieve greater market share?’, Solid State Phenom., 2015, 217–218, 481–496. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.217-218.481
   Google Scholar
• S. P. Midson: ‘Industrial applications for aluminum semi-solid castings’, Solid State Phenom., 2015, 217–218, 487–495. doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.217-218.487
   Google Scholar
• A. A. Kazakov: ‘Alloy compositions for semisolid forming’, Adv. Mater. Process., 2000, 157, 31–34.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• D. Liu, H. V. Atkinson and H. Jones: ‘Thermodynamic prediction of thixoformability in alloys based on the Al–Si–Cu and Al–Si–Cu–Mg systems’, Acta Mater., 2005, 53, 3807–3819. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2005.04.028
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Y. Q. Liu, A. Das and Z. Fan: ‘Thermodynamic predictions of Mg–Al–M (M = Zn, Mn, Si) alloy compositions amenable to semisolid metal processing’, Mater. Sci. Technol., 2004, 20, 35–41. doi: 10.1179/026708304225011973
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• A. Kozlov, M. Djurdjevic and R. Schmid-Fetzer: ‘Thermodynamic simulation of phase formation during blending of Mg-alloys by thixomolding’, Adv. Eng. Mater., 2007, 9, 731–738. doi: 10.1002/adem.200700156
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• J. B. Patel, Y. Q. Liu, G. Shao and Z. Fan: ‘Rheo-processing of an alloy specially designed for semi-solid metal processing based on the Al–Mg–Si system’, Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 2008, A476, 341–349. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2007.05.046
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• H. M. Guo, S. G. Zhang, X. J. Yang, X. B. Liu and H. L. Jin: ‘Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of rheo-squeeze cast Mg–9Al–1Zn alloy by experiments and thermodynamic calculation’, Metall. Mater. Trans. A, to be published.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• H. Kaufmann and P. J. Uggowitzer: ‘Fundamentals of the new rheocasting process of magnesium alloys’, Adv. Eng. Mater., 2001, 3, 963–967. doi: 10.1002/1527-2648(200112)3:12<963::AID-ADEM963>3.0.CO;2-X
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• R. A. Martinez and M. C. Flemings: ‘Evolution of particle morphology in semisolid processing’, Metall. Mater. Trans. A,, 2005, 36A, 2205–2210. doi: 10.1007/s11661-005-0339-1
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• J. Wannasin, R. A. Martinez and M. C. Flemings: ‘Grain refinement of an aluminum alloy by introducing gas bubbles during solidification’, Scr. Mater., 2006, 55, 115–118. doi: 10.1016/j.scriptamat.2006.04.003
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• H. M. Guo, X. J. Yang and X. Q. Luo: ‘Formation of grain refined and non-dendritic microstructure of an aluminum alloy under angular oscillation’, J. Alloys Compd, 2009, 482, 412–415. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.04.035
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• ‘PanMg thermodynamic database’, CompuTherm LLC, Madison, WI, USA; 2014.
   Google Scholar
• M. Reisi and B. Niroumand: ‘Growth of primary particles during secondary cooling of a rheocast alloy’, J. Alloys Compd, 2009, 475, 643–647. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2008.07.090
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar