Study of the Formation of Long Period Stacking Ordered Phases in Sputtered Thin Film Mg-Gd-Zn Alloys

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Yarmolenko ◽  
Kevin Galdamez ◽  
Sudheer Neralla ◽  
Zhigang Xu ◽  
Devdas Pai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Deposition Temperature ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Crystallographic Structure ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Ordered Phases ◽  
Mechanical And Corrosion Properties ◽  
Structure Patterns

Formation of long-period stacking ordered (LPSO) phases can significantly improve mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg-alloys. Typically LPSO phases can be formed by quick solidification of Mg-alloys having at least two alloying elements with atomic radii higher and lower than that of Mg. Stability of LPSO phases greatly depend on amounts and ratio of alloying elements. We report formation of thin film LPSO structures produced by co-sputtering of magnesium with zinc and gadolinium having less than 10% of alloying elements. This method allows controlling the ratio of the elements in composition, deposition temperature and orientation of thin films. Pure Mg, Zn and Gd films and their alloys deposited at temperatures below 200°C have HCP Mg-based crystallographic structure with exclusively basal orientation. LPSO phases and their stacking period were detected by observation of laminar structure patterns in low-angle x-ray reflectometry scans. The study of effects of elemental composition, deposition temperature and post-annealing of room temperature-deposited films on the formation of LPSO phase showed that the co-sputtering method can be very useful and efficient for the screening of new LPSO phases without the considerable expense preparation of bulk alloy preparation.

scholarly journals Effect of Heat Treatment on the Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Mg–Zn–Ga Biodegradable Mg Alloys

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (24) ◽  
pp. 7847
Author(s):  
Viacheslav Bazhenov ◽  
Anastasia Lyskovich ◽  
Anna Li ◽  
Vasily Bautin ◽  
Alexander Komissarov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Rate ◽  
Orthopedic Implants ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Medical Implants ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Mechanical And Corrosion Properties ◽  
Potential Use

Mg alloys have mechanical properties similar to those of human bones, and have been studied extensively because of their potential use in biodegradable medical implants. In this study, the influence of different heat treatment regimens on the microstructure and mechanical and corrosion properties of biodegradable Mg–Zn–Ga alloys was investigated, because Ga is effective in the treatment of disorders associated with accelerated bone loss. Solid–solution heat treatment (SSHT) enhanced the mechanical properties of these alloys, and a low corrosion rate in Hanks’ solution was achieved because of the decrease in the cathodic-phase content after SSHT. Thus, the Mg–4 wt.% Zn–4 wt.% Ga–0.5 wt.% Y alloy after 18 h of SSHT at 350 °C (ultimate tensile strength: 207 MPa; yield strength: 97 MPa; elongation at fracture: 7.5%; corrosion rate: 0.27 mm/year) was recommended for low-loaded orthopedic implants.

AZ31 and WE43 Alloys for Biomedical Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 270 ◽  
pp. 205-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drahomír Dvorský ◽  
Jiří Kubásek ◽  
Dalibor Vojtěch
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Biomedical Applications ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Biodegradable Implants ◽  
Preparation Process ◽  
Magnesium Matrix ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Corrosion Properties

Magnesium and its alloys are considered for application as materials for biodegradable implants as they have mechanical properties similar to bone tissue. High demands on corrosion and mechanical properties are made on these alloys. While mechanical properties of magnesium are usually enhanced by alloying, corrosion properties may deteriorate. This paper is focused on the comparison of magnesium alloys AZ31 (3 wt. % Al, 1 wt. % Zn) and WE43 (4 wt. % Y, 3 wt. % Nd) which are considered for biomedical applications. Besides the type of alloying elements, the preparation process has also great impact on final mechanical and corrosion properties. Alloying elements may be dissolved in magnesium matrix or they can form intermetallic phases, which alter final properties. Microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of AZ31 and WE43 were studied and compared with pure magnesium.

scholarly journals Microstructure, Mechanical, Corrosion, and Ignition Properties of WE43 Alloy Prepared by Different Processes

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 728
Author(s):  
Drahomír Dvorský ◽  
Jiří Kubásek ◽  
Klára Hosová ◽  
Miroslav Čavojský ◽  
Dalibor Vojtěch
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Ignition Temperature ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Intermetallic Phases ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Minor Effect ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Mechanical And Corrosion Properties ◽  
A Minor ◽  
We43 Alloy

This paper deals with the effect of microstructure condition on ignition temperature, mechanical and corrosion properties of commercial WE43 alloy prepared by various processing techniques including conventional casting, extrusion, and powder metallurgy methods such as spark plasma sintering. For different processing technique, differences in microstructures were observed, including different grain sizes, intermetallic phases, amount of alloying elements in the solid solutions, or specific structural elements. Mechanical and corrosion properties were improved especially by grain refinement. Precipitation from oversaturated solid solutions led to further improvement of mechanical properties, while corrosion resistance was just slightly decreased due to the fine and homogeneously distributed precipitates of Mg41Nd5. The obtained results indicate huge differences in ignition resistance based on the metallurgical state of the microstructure. An improved ignition resistance was obtained at the condition with a higher concentration of proper alloying elements (Y, Nd, Gd, Dy) in the solid solution and absence of eutectic phases in the microstructure. Thermally stable intermetallic phases had a minor effect on resulting ignition temperature.

scholarly journals Alloying Elements of Magnesium Alloys: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nouha Loukil
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Mg Alloys ◽  
Alloying Elements ◽  
Strengthening Mechanisms ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Lightweight Structures ◽  
Re Elements

Magnesium alloys are the lightest structural metal. The lightness is the main reason for the interest for Mg in various industrial and clinical applications, in which lightweight structures are in high demand. Recent research and developments on magnesium Mg alloys are reviewed. A particular attention is focused on binary and ternary Mg alloys consisting mainly of Al, Zn, Mn, Ca and rare earth (RE) elements. The effects of different alloying elements on the microstructure, the mechanical and the corrosion properties of Mg alloys are described. Alloying induces modifications of the microstructural characteristics leading to strengthening mechanisms, improving then the ductility and the mechanical properties of pure Mg.

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