Effect of Ce on microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of high-pressure die-cast Mg-4Al-based alloy

Mg-4Al-xCe-0.3Mn (x = 0, 1, 2, 4 and 6 wt.%) alloys were prepared by high-pressure die-casting. The microstructures, mechanical properties and corrosion behavior were investigated. The cross-section of test bar is divided into the fine skin region and the relatively coarse interior region by a narrow band. The dendritic arm spacing is greatly reduced and the secondary phases Al₁₁Ce₃ and (Al, Mg)₂Ce with the former being the dominant one substitute the Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phase with addition of Ce. When Ce content reaches 4 wt.%, the alloy exhibits an optimal cost performance ratio. The improved mechanical properties maintained up to 200 °C are mainly related to the fine grain size and the main strengthening phase Al₁₁Ce₃, which is present in a high volume fraction, and possesses fine acicular morphology and relatively good thermal stability. The improved corrosion resistance is attributed to the microstructure modification of the alloys and the corrosion product films.     

Influence of yttrium on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-5Li-3Al-2Zn alloy

The influence of Y on microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-5Li-3Al-2Zn alloy was investigated. The results show that the phase compositions of Mg-5Li-3Al-2Zn consist of α-Mg and AlLi phases. Adding Y to the alloy results in the formation of Al₂Y compound and facilitates grain refinement. The addition of 0.8 wt.% Y produces the smallest grain size. The tensile tests performed at room temperature show that the additions of Y can improve the mechanical properties of the alloy; the tensile strength and ductility reach peak values when the Y additions are 0.8 wt.% and 1.2 wt.%, respectively. The mechanisms of improvement are related to grain refinement and compound strengthening effects.     

在LiCl-KCl-CeCl3熔盐中铝电极上欠电位沉积制备Al-Ce合金

在843K LiCl-KCl-CeCl3熔盐中活性铝电极上,研究了Ce(III)离子的电化学行为和欠电位沉积Al-Ce合金。对比循环伏安曲线发现,在Al电极上Ce(III)/Ce反应的氧化还原电势比在Mo惰性电极上更正;开路计时电位在金属铝和铈的沉积平台之间出现两个平台,这表明Ce(III)在Al活性电极上可以生成两种金属间化合物。以上结果在电化学机理上说明Ce(III)离子可以在Al电极上欠电位沉积形成金属间化合物。在该实验条件下通过恒电位电解,在Al电极上得到了Al-Ce合金,验证了理论分析的结果。经XRD表征,证实了形成AlCe和AlCe3两种合金;经SEM和EDS表征,证明了铈分布在Al电极表面厚度均一的合金镀层中（厚度28?m）。 关键词：LiCl-KCl熔盐;欠电位沉积;铝电极;Al-Ce合金