Tag Archives: Magnesium alloys

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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Figure 1. Calculated isothermal section at 298 K for MgAl-Ca alloy system [3].

Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Fundamental Research Needs for the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components (MPCC) Project” published by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society). 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction AbstractThe Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components Project is a jointly sponsored effort by the US Department of Energy and the

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Fig. 2 – Schematic picture of a four-chamber casting refining furnace7

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Magnesium” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium recycling has become increasingly important due to the metal’s growing use in automotive die-casting. To sustain this growth, all forms of die-cast magnesium scrap must be

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Fig. 3 - Hydrogen removal to gas bubbles in a degasser.

Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Final Report on Refining Technologies of Aluminum” published by Government of Canada. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Aluminum refining is crucial for meeting the stringent quality demands of industries like automotive. The report details the three primary refining processes: fluxing, floatation, and filtration. These

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Fig. 1. Die-cast sample shape

Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper “Features and Vehicle Application of Heat Resistant Die Cast Magnesium Alloy” published by SEI TECHNICAL REVIEW. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction Magnesium (Mg) alloys are desirable for lightweighting applications, particularly in automotive powertrains. However, commonly used alloys like AZ91 and AM60 suffer from poor

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Figure 1. a) Photograph of the as-solidified top surface of a sample of AM-HP2 cast in air and b) an optical photomicrograph near the ‘free’ surface of a section through the diameter of the casting shown in (a) and showing a very limited extent of oxidation.

AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications

This article introduces the paper “AM-HP2: A New Magnesium High Pressure Diecasting Alloy for Automotive Powertrain Applications” by Mark A. Gibson, Colleen J. Bettles, Morris T. Murray, and Gordon L. Dunlop, published in January 2006. 1. Overview: 2. Research Background: The automotive industry seeks significant weight reduction. Magnesium alloys offer a potential solution, but their

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Figure 8. Developed Al-6Zn-2Mg-1.5Cu alloy propeller

Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization

This article introduces the paper “Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process Optimization”. 1. Overview: Title: Development of Low-Pressure Die-Cast Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy Propellers Part II: Simulations for Process OptimizationAuthor: Min-Seok Kim and Soonho WonPublication Year: 2024Publishing Journal: Materials (MDPI)Keywords: Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy; low-pressure die-casting; simulation; propeller; hot tearing 2. Research Background:

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Figure 9: Aluminum extruded 2D heat sinks (top left), aluminum machined heat sink (top right), zinc cast heat sinks (bottom left) [8], and new generation zinc cast heat sink (bottom right).

Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy

This introductory paper is the research content of the paper [“Development of a New High Fluidity Zinc Die Casting Alloy”] published by [Conference Paper September 2010]. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts / Introduction ABSTRACT A new hot chamber zinc die casting alloy containing 4.5%AI, 0.01%Mg and 0.03%Cu was developed at Teck’s Product Technology Centre (PTC) in

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Fig. 4. Integrated magnesium door cast inner developed as part of a DOEsponsored project led by GM, right, and equivalent steel stamped door inner, left [10] (Copyright 2015 by IMA. Used with permission).

A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications

This article introduces the paper “A review of magnesium die-castings for closure applications”. 1. Overview: 2. Background: The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, enacted in 1975, mandated improvements in the average fuel economy of North American cars and light trucks. While initial increases were required from Model Year (MY) 1978–MY 1985, significant increases weren’t

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