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Formation of the Primary Second Phases and their Influence on the Mechanical Properties of an as-Cast Al–Li–Mg Alloy with Multi-Microalloying (Sc, Zr, Er and Ti)
As-cast Al–Li–Mg system alloys are a good prospect for use in transport vehicles due to the ultra-low density of Li and Mg. However, low ductility and strength restricts its large-scale application. This work ...
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A Green Conversion Coating on a Magnesium Alloy for Corrosion Protection
A novel coating on the Mg1Mn alloy was produced by anodic polarization combined with hydrothermal treatment (AP + H) in 0.1 M Na2CO3 solution. The microstructure and protection of the coating were evaluated. The ...
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Open AccessFeasibility of the Use of Gas Phase Inhibition of Hydrogen Embrittlement in Gas Transmission Pipelines Carrying Hydrogen: A Review
This review paper introduces a research project that seeks to quantify oxygen inhibition of gaseous hydrogen embrittlement with possible application for gas transmission pipelines transporting hydrogen. And it...
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Influence of Aging Treatment on the Microstructure and Properties of a Deformation-Processed Cu-Ni-Co-Si Alloy
We investigated the influence of aging on the microstructure and properties of a deformation-processed Cu-Ni-Co-Si alloy. Aging caused recovery and recrystallization in the Cu matrix and the precipitation of Ni2S...
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Microstructure and Electrical Resistivity of In Situ Cu-Fe Microcomposites
This paper studied the electrical resistivity of in situ Cu-Fe microcomposites using theoretical analysis and experiments. The model alloys Cu-XFe (X = 3, 4.3, 11, 14 and 17 wt.%) were produced by casting, and th...
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Discharge properties of Mg-Sn-Y alloys as anodes for Mg-air batteries
Mg-Sn-Y alloys with different Sn contents (wt%) were assessed as anode candidates for Mg-air batteries. The relationship between microstructure (including the second phase, grain size, and texture) and dischar...
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Morphology, microstructure and tribological properties of anodic films formed on Ti10V2Fe3Al alloy in different electrolytes
This study investigated the morphology, structure and tribological properties of the three samples produced by anodic oxidation of Ti10V2Fe3Al in a sulfuric/phosphoric acid electrolyte (SPA), a near-neutral so...
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The feasibility and limitation of urine as the electrolyte for primary Mg-air batteries
This work investigates the discharge performance of Mg-air battery using simulated urine (SU) and 3.5 wt.% NaCl solution as the electrolyte. The discharge voltage in SU is much lower than in 3.5 wt. % NaCl sol...
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The high-temperature oxidation resistance properties of magnesium alloys alloyed with Gd and Ca
This work studied the high-temperature oxidation resistance properties of Mg alloys with Gd and Ca. The oxidation property of Mg-3.5Gd-xCa (x = 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 3.0 wt%) alloys followed parabolic oxidation kinetic...
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Effect of cooling rate on microstructure and mechanical properties of a low-carbon low-alloy steel
The advanced electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) technique was used to examine the microstructure of a widely used A517GrQ low-carbon low-alloy steel after different heat treatments. Three distinguishable ...
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Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Mg–xAl–1Sn–0.3Mn (x = 1, 3, 5) Alloy Sheets
The influence of Al alloying on the microstructures and the mechanical properties of Mg–xAl–1Sn–0.3Mn alloy sheets was investigated. The microstructure of Mg–xAl–1Sn–0.3Mn consisted of α-Mg and Mg17Al12 precipita...
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Study on Fe-xGO Composites Prepared by Selective Laser Melting: Microstructure, Hardness, Biodegradation and Cytocompatibility
The problem of the degradation rate being too slow is a key technical bottleneck to clinical applications for pure iron (Fe), a promising candidate biodegradable metal. This work used powders of pure Fe and gr...
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Biodegradation Behavior of Coated As-Extruded Mg–Sr Alloy in Simulated Body Fluid
As-extruded Mg–Sr alloy, a kind of promising biodegradable biomedical material, was coated using micro-arc oxidation and also using a phosphate conversion coating. The corrosion behaviors were investigated usi...
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Investigating Mg Biocorrosion In Vitro: Lessons Learned and Recommendations
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are achieving good clinical success in applications as temporary biodegradable medical implants. However, the study of the corrosion in medical environments (biocorrosion) is still ongoin...
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Erratum to: Building towards a standardised approach to biocorrosion studies: a review of factors influencing Mg corrosion in vitro pertinent to in vivo corrosion (vol 61, pg 475, 2018)
In the version of this Review originally published in the April, 2018 issue of Sci China Mater (2018, 61: 475–500, https:// doi.org/10.1007/s40843-017-9173-7), the authors found a small error in Table 1. The corr...
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Building towards a standardised approach to biocorrosion studies: a review of factors influencing Mg corrosion in vitro pertinent to in vivo corrosion
The factors that influence magnesium (Mg) corrosion in vitro are systematically evaluated from a review of the relevant literature. We analysed the influence of the following factors on Mg biocorrosion in vitro: ...
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Cu-7Cr-0.1Ag Microcomposites Optimized for High Strength and High Condutivity
This paper (i) investigated how the microstructure, conductivity, and mechanical properties of Cu-7Cr-0.1Ag microcomposites were changed by cold drawing and subsequent heat treatment, and (ii) produced the Cu-...
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Solidification of Mg-Zn-Y Alloys at 6 GPa Pressure: Nanostructure, Phases Formed, and Their Stability
Mg-Zn-Y alloys solidified under high pressure were characterized using XRD, DTA, SEM, and TEM. After solidification at atmospheric pressure, Mg-6Zn-1Y consisted of α-Mg, Mg7Zn3, and Mg3YZn6, while Mg-6Zn-3Y consi...
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An Hydrogen Evolution Method for the Estimation of the Corrosion Rate of Magnesium Alloys
Due to the negative difference effect, a special electrochemical phenomenon for magnesium and its alloys, significant errors can be introduced into corrosion rate measurements when using traditional electroche...
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Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Properties of Deformation-Processed Cu-7Cr In Situ Composites
The effect of heat treatment on the microstructure, electrical conductivity, and tensile strength of deformation-processed Cu-7Cr in situ composites produced by thermo-mechanical processing was investigated. ...