Effects of copper on the microstructure and properties of Mg-17Al-3Zn alloys

In order to find good candidate materials for degradable fracturing ball applications, the microstructure, mechanical behavior and corrosion properties of as‐cast Mg‐17Al‐3Zn‐xCu alloys were investigated using optical microscope, scanning electronic microscope equipped with energy dispersive spectro...

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Veröffentlicht in:Materials and corrosion 2015-10, Vol.66 (10), p.1159-1168
Hauptverfasser: Chen, L., Wu, Z., Xiao, D.-H., Geng, Z.-W., Zhou, P.-F.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In order to find good candidate materials for degradable fracturing ball applications, the microstructure, mechanical behavior and corrosion properties of as‐cast Mg‐17Al‐3Zn‐xCu alloys were investigated using optical microscope, scanning electronic microscope equipped with energy dispersive spectroscope, compression tests, electrochemical measurements, and immersion tests. The results show that Cu addition affects not only the amount but also the morphology and distribution of T‐phases. The distribution of Al also has a large dependence on Cu concentration. These modifications of the microstructures accordingly affect the mechanical and corrosion properties of the investigated alloys. Mg‐17Al‐3Zn‐5Cu alloy can be used as degradable fracturing ball.
ISSN:0947-5117
1521-4176
DOI:10.1002/maco.201408090