Mg-Cu-Gd layered composite plate synthesized via the spray forming process

K. F. Chang, M. L.T. Guo, R. H. Kong, Chi Y.A. Tsao, J. C. Huang, J. S.C. Jang

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-62
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A
Volume477
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Mar 2008

Keywords

  • Bulk metallic glass
  • Glass forming ability
  • Layered composite
  • Mg-Cu-Gd alloy
  • Spray forming

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