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Multi-component magnesium alloys exhibit a complex constitution, requiring computational thermodynamics for a quantitative treatment that goes beyond “just” phase diagrams. The basis for this approach is a thermodynamic Mg alloy database, which is developed in an ongoing long-term project in our group since many years. Three distinctive features of this database are highlighted in this report: (i) Combination of own key experimental work with theoretical modeling to generate consistent data, (ii) Systematic quality control of the database using a variety of elaborated cross-checks, and (iii) Complete and entire composition range descriptions for all pertinent binary or ternary subsystems whenever possible. The latter point is decisive for the capability to use this tool for new alloys, far beyond the composition limits of conventional Mg alloys. It is demonstrated by correctly predicting the phase formation in aluminum-rich six component alloys. Also, new Mg-solder alloys can be tackled that are essentially Zn-rich.
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Schmid-Fetzer, R., Gröbner, J., Mirković, D., Janz, A., Kozlov, A. (2016). Constitution of Magnesium 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_73
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