Experimental investigation and simulation of precipitation evolution in Mg-3Nd-0.2Zn alloy
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Abstract In this research, precipitation evolution and strengthening behavior in Mg-3Nd-0.2Zn alloy during isothermal age treatment at 200 °C are quantitatively studied by a combination of experimental investigation and computational simulation. Microstructure evolution, including volume fraction, number density, and size of precipitates are first measured by TEM and DSC techniques and then modeled using an integrated computational simulation method combining the CALPHAD (CALculation of PHAse Diagram) approach and classical nucleation model. The focus of the analysis is set on the evolution of key strengthening precipitate β’. Critical kinetic parameters such as particle interfacial energy and nucleation site number are obtained computationally by fitting the model to the experimental data. Mechanical properties of a series of Mg-Nd-Zn alloys are predicted using the simulated microstructure evolution as inputs. Good agreement is found between simulated and measured results. Strategies for enhancing the precipitation hardening effect are presented and discussed based on the simulation results. The merit of this study is to use the obtained parameters to extrapolate microstructure evolution and mechanical properties when adjusting alloy composition and/or heat treatment conditions within a certain range, which will be very useful for further development and optimization of multi-component Mg alloys.
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OpenAlex topics: Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications · Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Hydrogen Storage and Materials
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