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The Effect of Germanium Additions on the Mechanical Properties of Zn-Mg-Al Alloys
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James Sullivan ,
David Penney ,
Elizabeth Sackett ,
Robert Lancaster ,
Peter Barker
Metals, Volume: 14, Issue: 7, Start page: 820
Swansea University Authors:
Amar Malla , James Sullivan , David Penney , Elizabeth Sackett , Robert Lancaster
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DOI (Published version): 10.3390/met14070820
Abstract
In this investigation, 0.19–1.8 wt.% of Ge was introduced into a ternary Zn-Mg-Al alloy. The introduction of Ge had a significant impact on the microstructure, leading to the formation of Mg2Ge. The area fraction of the eutectic phase diminished with increasing Ge additions. Small-scale test techniq...
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| ISSN: | 2075-4701 |
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MDPI AG
2024
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa67176 |
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In this investigation, 0.19–1.8 wt.% of Ge was introduced into a ternary Zn-Mg-Al alloy. The introduction of Ge had a significant impact on the microstructure, leading to the formation of Mg2Ge. The area fraction of the eutectic phase diminished with increasing Ge additions. Small-scale test techniques were utilised to evaluate the mechanical properties due to the changes in microstructure. Zn-Mg-Al alloys were found to be inherently harder compared to standard hot-dip Zn-containing 0.2 wt.% Al. The hardness and strength of the Zn-Mg-Al alloys decreased with the increase in Ge additions. |
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Zn-Mg-Al alloys; nano-indentation; small-scale testing; miniature technique; small punch tensile testing; vickers hardness |
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Faculty of Science and Engineering |
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The authors would like to thank EPSRC (Grant Code: EP/L015099/1) for funding via the COATED 2 Centre for Doctoral Training and WEFO-funded Materials & Manufacturing Academy (M2A) at Swansea University. |
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7 |
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820 |