Use of SEM and EDS analysis in the investigation of Al-Si-Cu piston alloy cast porosity

Porosity formation was detected in the casting thinnest section in the proximity of the as cast surface and near the wall centerline. In order to investigate the cause of the porosity formation light microscopy was used to define as cast structure. After initial findings SEM and EDS analyses were pe...

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Main Authors: D. Kakaš, L. Kovačević, P. Terek, D. Krumes, Z. Kolumbić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Croatian Metallurgical Society 2009-07-01
Series:Metalurgija
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Online Access:http://public.carnet.hr/metalurg/Metalurgija/2009_vol_48/No_3/MET_48_3_171_174_Kakas.pdf