Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy

Xiao-shu Zeng; Yong Liu; Qiu-yu Huang; Gang Zeng; Guo-hua Zhou

doi:10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.014

Author(s)

Xiao-shu Zeng
Yong Liu
Qiu-yu Huang
Gang Zeng
Guo-hua Zhou

Detail(s)

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	150-154
Journal / Publication	Materials Science and Engineering A
Volume	571
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Abstract

The effects of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of wrought Mg alloys with of 2.0. wt% of Zn content (Mg-2.0Zn) are investigated by the optical microscope (OM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and uniaxial tensile test. Different contents of CNTs are added separately in the as-cast ingots and as-extruded samples. The results showed that CNTs could greatly refine the microstructure of both as-cast alloy and as-extruded alloy. The tensile strength, yield strength, elongation and elasticity modulus of the alloy with CNTs were improved to different extents. Remarkably, the increase of elongation reached approximately 80%. The fracture surface of the alloy with CNTs mainly consisted of dimples with toughness rupture modes. Therefore, it suggests that CNTs could enhance the plasticity of wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy without the reduction of strength. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

Research Area(s)

Carbon nanotubes, Extrusion, Mechanical property, Wrought Mg-Zn alloy

Citation Format(s)

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Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy. / Zeng, Xiao-shu; Liu, Yong; Huang, Qiu-yu et al.
In: Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. 571, 01.06.2013, p. 150-154.

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Zeng, X, Liu, Y, Huang, Q, Zeng, G & Zhou, G 2013, 'Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy', Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 571, pp. 150-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.014

Zeng, X., Liu, Y., Huang, Q., Zeng, G., & Zhou, G. (2013). Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A, 571, 150-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.014

Zeng X, Liu Y, Huang Q, Zeng G, Zhou G. Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A. 2013 Jun 1;571:150-154. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2013.02.014

Zeng, Xiao-shu ; Liu, Yong ; Huang, Qiu-yu et al. / Effects of carbon nanotubes on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the wrought Mg-2.0Zn alloy. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 2013 ; Vol. 571. pp. 150-154.