| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1624328 | Journal of Alloys and Compounds | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A potential new grain refiner, ZnO, for magnesium alloys was identified using the edge-to-edge matching crystallographic model. The effects of various levels of ZnO additions on the grain size of pure magnesium and a Mg–Zn alloy were investigated. Experimental results show that an addition of 3 wt.% ZnO powder to pure magnesium reduces the grain size from 1100 to 410 μm. The grain size of a Mg–Zn alloy can also be decreased from 420 to 310 μm when 1 wt.% ZnO powder is added.
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Authors
H.M. Fu, D. Qiu, M.X. Zhang, H. Wang, P.M. Kelly, J.A. Taylor,