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http://dx.doi.org/10.7777/jkfs.2011.31.1.011

Mechanical Properties of 0.25-0.65wt% CaO added AM60B Eco-Mg Diecastings at room and Elevated Temperatures  

Seo, Jung-Ho (Foundry Tech. Ctr., Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
Kim, Shae-K. (Foundry Tech. Ctr., Korea Institute of Industrial Technology)
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Journal of Korea Foundry Society / v.31, no.1, 2011 , pp. 11-17 More about this Journal
Abstract
The effect of CaO addition to AM60B Mg alloy on tensile properties has been investigated, with focus on strength and ductility at room and elevated temperatures. The 0.25-0.65wt% CaO added AM60B Eco-Mg diecastings were prepared by high pressure die casting using Buhler 1,450-ton cold chamber machine without $SF_6$ and $SO_2$ gases. The microstructures and tensile properties of each alloy were tested. The results show that the grains of AM60B are refined and the mechanical properties increase with CaO addition at room temperature. The improvement of strength and ductility is prominent at 0.45-0.55wt% CaO addition. Also, improved mechanical properties are maintained at elevated temperature of $150^{\circ}C$. CaO addition results in $Al_2Ca$ phase formation mostly on the grain boundaries. This phase leads to the refinement of grain structures and improvement of ductility as well as strength. The suppression of ${\beta}-Mg_{17}Al_{12}$ phase as well as the decrease of fracture surface porosity and other casting defects caused by melt cleanliness also contribute to the enhancement of mechanical properties of AM60B Eco-Mg at room and elevated temperature.
Keywords
AM60B; CaO; Eco-Mg; Diecasting; Strength; Elongation;
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