Abstract
In this study, the hexachloroethane (C2Cl6) as a refiner was introduced into a cylindrical squeeze casting of magnesium alloy AM60 with a diameter of 100 mm and a thickness of 25 mm. The casting was prepared under an applied pressure of 30 MPa. The results of tensile testing indicate the tensile properties for the C2Cl6-refined specimens were significantly improved over the untreated AM60 samples. Microstructure analyses with optical microscopes reveal the great grain refining capability of C2Cl6 on squeeze cast magnesium alloy AM60, which should be responsible for the enhanced tensile properties of the refined AM60.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.