The Assimilation Mechanism of Mn-Al Compacts in Liquid Mg

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  • Li Zhi
    Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto
  • Argyropoulos Stavros A.
    Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Toronto

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Abstract

This paper describes the assimilation mechanism of Mn-Al compacts in liquid Mg, utilizing procedures that have been employed successfully in studying assimilation mechanisms in other liquid metals. Two critical steps were identified in the assimilation process: (1) melting of some Mn-Al reaction products and (2) mass transfer of phases with the high Mn content from the reaction sites into the Mg bath. The assimilation process was divided into three stages: incubation stage, intermetallic reaction stage, and homogenization stage. Compact swelling was observed during the intermetallic reaction stage. Yet, contrary to the currently-held prevalent view, it was determined that compact swelling was not due primarily to the formation of new intermetallic phases. Rather, swelling is due to the existence of a large amount of porosity initially in the compact which becomes greatly augmented with the large heat released during the Mn-Al exothermic intermetallic reactions.

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  • MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS

    MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS 51 (8), 1371-1380, 2010

    The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials

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