Crystallisation kinetics of the Zn-Al alloys modified with lanthanum and cerium

• Autorzy: Krupińska B. , Rdzawski Z. , Labisz K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the investigation is to determine the influence of modification on crystallisation kinetics on microstructure of the cast zinc alloy. This research work presents also the investigation results of derivative thermoanalysis performed using the UMSA device. The material used for investigation was the ZnAl8Cu1 alloy. Design/methodology/approach: The UMSA device (Universal Metallurgical Simulator and Analyser) allows it to determine the characteristic points of the crystallised alloy including: determination of the influence of alloy modifiers, alloying additives, melting process parameters, cooling rate influence on phase and eutectics crystallisation of the investigated alloys. In was fund that cooling rate has an influence an microstructure and mechanical properties of the cast zinc alloys. Findings: Crystallisation kinetics change makes it possible to produce materials with improved properties, which are obtained by: microstructure refinement and decrease or elimination of the segregation phenomenon. Research limitations/implications: The material was examined metallographic and analysed qualitatively using light and scanning electron microscope as well as the area mapping and point-wise EDS microanalysis. The performed investigation are discussed for the reason of an possible improvement of thermal and structural properties of the alloy. Practical implications: The investigated material can find its use in the foundry industry; an improvement of component quality depends mainly on better control over the production parameters. Originality/value: value Investigation concerning the elaboration of optimal chemical composition and production method of zinc-aluminium alloys modified with chosen rare earths metals with enhanced properties compared to elements performed from traditional alloys and production methods, makes it possible to achieve a better understanding of mechanisms influencing improvement of mechanical properties of the new developed alloys.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

metallic alloys; thermo analysis; Zn-Al alloy; microstructure

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 46, nr 2
• Strony: 154--160
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 39 poz. rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Krupińska B.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Rdzawski Z.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Labisz K.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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