A Study on Micro structural Change and Properties of Mg-1.4 wt%Ca-xwt%Zn Alloys by Two-Step Solid Solution and Aging Treatment

作者：Koo Seong Mo; Jeong Ha Guk; Kim Teak Soo; Kim Hye Sung^*

来源：Journal of Korean Institute of Metals and Materials, 2015, 53(9): 670-680.

DOI：10.3365/KJMM.2015.53.9.670

• alloys
• casting
• mechanical property
• solid solution hardening
• corrosion resistance

Optimum heat treatment conditions to improve the hardness and corrosion resistance of ternary Mg-Ca-Zn alloys have been studied, based on the theoretical models and DSC (Differential scanning calorimetry) experimental data. Two-step heating process at 420 degrees C and 480 degrees C has been applied and we have found that the low melting point phase, Ca2Mg6Zn3 can effectively be dissolved into alpha-Mg matrix without premature melting. Due to preceding treatment at lower temperature followed by the second stage solid solution heat treatment at 480 degrees C, Mg-1.4 wt%Ca-xwt%Zn alloys (x=0, 1.5 and 4.0) exhibit improved corrosion resistance than that from the single step solid solution treated alloy at 480 degrees C. However, aging treatment of the alloy at 200 degrees C has led to the homogeneous precipitation of Ca2Mg6Zn3 and Mg2Ca phases in the matrix as well as at the grain boundary. This microstructural change results in the deterioration of corrosion resistance mainly originated from galvanic corrosion between the matrix and the precipitates. The hardness of Mg-1.4%Ca-x%Zn alloy, on the other hand, significantly increases with Zn addition by applying two-step solid solution and aging heat treatment.

• 出版日期2015-9