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The performance of magnesium die cast parts is governed by the microstructure and by the distribution of structural features which occur as a result of the chemical composition and processing history of the alloy. The elevated temperature properties, especially mechanical strength under creep conditions, are primarily determined by the grain structure, the elements in solid solution and the effectiveness of second phase particles in stabilizing the grain boundaries. The current emphases in alloy development focus on the utilization of elements with low solubility in the solid state, leading to the formation of stable precipitates during solidification. Such elements include the rare earths, as well as silicon, strontium and calcium. A detailed analysis of the various microstructural features and attributes is given for a new family of rare earth-containing alloys. The optimization of alloy composition is addressed in terms of blending advantageous microstructural characteristics with phase equilibria considerations.
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Bakke, P., Westengen, H. (2016). The Role of Rare Earth Elements in Structure and Property Control of Magnesium Die Casting Alloys. In: Mathaudhu, S.N., Luo, A.A., Neelameggham, N.R., Nyberg, E.A., Sillekens, W.H. (eds) Essential Readings in Magnesium Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48099-2_50
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