Abstract
A layered composite plate of Mg-Cu-Gd was produced by spray forming with dimensions of 300 mm in diameter and 12 mm in maximum thickness, with a Gaussian distribution and a weight of 510 g. The deposit comprised of a nearly complete glassy structure at the bottom, glassy/crystalline structure in the middle (up to 6 mm from substrate), and a completely crystallized structure at the deposit top. The porosity of the spray-formed Mg-Cu-Gd layered composite plate varied from the near substrate interface to the near free surface. The chemical composition of the spray-formed Mg-Cu-Gd layered composite plate varied from near the substrate to near free surface, with increasing Cu + Gd concentration towards the substrate because segregation during melting. The glass forming ability of the spray-formed Mg-Cu-Gd layered composite plate was studied. The hardness of the spray-formed Mg-Cu-Gd layered composite plate varied due to variations in the local microstructures and phases, and porosity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 58-62 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering A |
Volume | 477 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 25 Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- Bulk metallic glass
- Glass forming ability
- Layered composite
- Mg-Cu-Gd alloy
- Spray forming