Modification of the surface layer of magnesium with 1050A aluminum alloy using electrospark deposition

Abstract

Abstract This paper discusses the results of the preliminary investigations into the use of electrospark deposition (ESD) for the surface enrichment of magnesium with 1050A aluminum alloy. The experiments focused on the effects of the capacitor’s value on the surface layer microstructure. Four capacitances were considered. The modified material was analyzed at the macro and micro scales, using optical and electron scanning microscopy. The microhardness of the modified layer was also determined.