Tag Archives: Alloying elements

Figure 2.2 World aluminum production, adopted from [18].

Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Zr, Cr and Sc alloying on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a Al-Mg-Si casting alloy” published by “Technische Universität Darmstadt”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: In the present work, new Al-Mg-Si-Mn casting alloys with the addition of Sc, Cr and Zr were developed and mechanical

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Fig. 1 – Eutectic solidification region of a cooling curve and its first derivative and related thermal parameters

Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Influence of Mg and Ti on both eutectic solidification and modifying efficiency in Sr-modified Al-7Si cast alloys” published by “La Metallurgia Italiana”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Magnesium and titanium are the main alloying elements always present in a commercial A356 alloy, and strontium is commonly added to

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Figure 11. Aircraft engine schematic (GE 90) along with constituent materials by weight. Adapted from Schafrik et. al. [265].

Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Sustainability through Alloy Design: Challenges and Opportunities” published by “Elsevier”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Exciting metallurgical breakthroughs of the last decades, and the development and wide range availability of new and more capable experimental and theoretical tools for metals research, demonstrate that we are witnessing the dawn

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Figure 1. SDAS definition: the distance between two secondary dendrites.

Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Casting Microstructure Inspection Using Computer Vision: Dendrite Spacing in Aluminum Alloys” published by “Metals”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: This paper investigates the determination of secondary dendrite arm spacing (SDAS) using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The aim was to build a Deep Learning (DL) model for SDAS prediction

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Fig. 6. Sketch of the casting technique used by Gibbs Die Casting to cast Mg alloys [144].

Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Progress and prospects in Mg-alloy super-sized high pressure die casting for automotive structural components” published by “Journal of Magnesium and Alloys”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Since the introduction of Tesla’s Giga-Casting process, the automotive industry has widely accepted the concept of super-sized structural components due to their

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Figure 2. The creep resistance vs. castability and cost (represented by the relative size of a circle that is larger with increasing costs) of reviewed magnesium alloys.

Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications

This introduction paper is based on the paper “Newly Developed Magnesium Alloys for Powertrain Applications” published by “JOM: the journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society”. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract: Several new magnesium alloys have been developed recently for high-temperature applications to obtain an optimal combination of die castability, creep resistance, mechanical properties, corrosion

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Figure 2. Classification of aluminium forming processes used in Audi Q8 BIW structure; adapted from Ref 30.

A NOVEL ALUMINIUM ALLOYS DESIGN STRATEGY FOR LOW USAGE OF CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS AND HIGH CASTING PROCESSIBILITY FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “A NOVEL ALUMINIUM ALLOYS DESIGN STRATEGY FOR LOW USAGE OF CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS AND HIGH CASTING PROCESSIBILITY FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS” published by International Journal of Metalcasting. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The fifth critical raw materials (CRMs) list published by the European Commission (EC) in 2023

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Fig. 1. (a) Cu-die used for casting plates and (b) set-up for the casting process with Cu-die, vacuum pump, manometer and needle valve for controlling the applied vacuum.

Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Increasing the conductivity of aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy AlSi9Cu3Fe (226D) by Sr modification of eutectic and intermetallic phases” published by Elsevier. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract High-pressure die casting alloys are currently optimized to have an excellent castability and to fulfil the mechanical properties of

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Fig. 3.10.: Test procedure

Influence of Alumina (Al2O3) and Titanium Diboride (TiB2) Nanoparticulates on the Microstructure and Properties of Al-Si9-Cu3-Fe1 Alloys for High Pressure Die Casting Applications

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Influence of Alumina (Al2O3) and Titanium Diboride (TiB2) nanoparticulates on the microstructure and properties of Al Si9 Cu3 Fe1 alloys for high pressure die casting applications” published by Université Bordeaux I. 1. Overview: 2. Abstract The main objective of the work is to study the

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Figure 3. Microstructure near porosity in the Mg-Al-Zn alloy.

Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions

This article introduces the paper “Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn Additions” presented in Materials, MDPI. 1. Overview: Title: Evaluation of the Microstructure and Properties of As-Cast Magnesium Alloys with 9% Al and 9% Zn AdditionsAuthors: Lechosław Tuz, Vít Novák, and František TatíčekPublication Year: 2025Publishing

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