In this paper, an experimental Mg-Al-RE-type magnesium alloy, named AEZ951, is presented. The chemical composition of the investigated alloy was ca. 9 wt% Al, 5 wt% RE (rare earth elements), 0.7 wt% Zn and 3 wt% Mn. The experimental material was gravity cast into a cold steel mould. Microstructure analyses were carried out by light microscopy, along with X-ray phase analysis and scanning electron microscopy with an energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (SEM + EDX). Detailed investigations disclosed the presence of and Al10RE2Mn7 intermetallic compounds in the alloy microstructure. The(Mg) solid solution and Al11RE3, primary dendrites of an eutectic was also presented. The hardness, impact strength, tensile strength as well as the+volume fraction of the Al11RE3 phase and yield strength of the alloy were examined in tests at room temperature. The examined experimental Mg-Al-RE-type magnesium alloy exhibited higher mechanical properties than the commercial AZ91 alloy (cast in the same conditions).
Experimental Mg-Al-RE type magnesium alloys for high-pressure die-casting are presented. Alloys based on the commercial AM50 magnesium alloy with 1, 3 and 5 mass % of rare earth elements were fabricated in a foundry and cast in cold chamber die-casting machines. The obtained experimental casts have good quality surfaces and microstructure consisting of an α(Mg)-phase, Al11RE3, Al10RE2Mn7 intermetallic compound and small amount of α+γ eutectic and Al2RE phases.
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