Abstract
A composite consisting of magnesium matrix reinforced with a network of TiCeTi2AlCeTiB2 particulates has been fabricated using a practical in-situ reactive infiltration technique. The microstructural and phase composition of the magnesium matrix composite (R-Mg) was investigated using SEM/EDS and XRD. The analyses revealed the complete formation of TiC, Ti2AlC and TiB2 particles in the magnesium matrix. Comparative compression tests of R-Mg and AZ91D alloy showed that the reinforcing particles improve the mechanical properties of Mg alloy. EIS and potentiodynamic polarization results indicated that the reinforcing particles significantly improve the corrosion resistance of the reinforced alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Magnesium and Alloys |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2015 |
Keywords
- Magnesium composite
- EIS
- Compression test
- Passivity