Study of Semi-Solid Magnesium Alloys (With RE Elements) as a Non-Newtonian Fluid Described by Rheological Models

This paper includes the results of high-temperature rheological experiments on semi-solid magnesium alloys and the verification of different models describing the rheological behaviour of semi-solid magnesium alloys. Such information is key from the point of view of designing alloy forming processes...

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Main Author: Marta Ślęzak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/8/4/222
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Summary:This paper includes the results of high-temperature rheological experiments on semi-solid magnesium alloys and the verification of different models describing the rheological behaviour of semi-solid magnesium alloys. Such information is key from the point of view of designing alloy forming processes in their semi-solid states. Magnesium alloys are a very attractive material, due to their light weight and good plastic properties; on the other hand, this material is very reactive in a liquid (semi-solid) state, which is challenging from a testing and forming perspective. Formulating/finding models for an accurate description of the rheological behaviour of semi-solid magnesium alloys seems to be key from the standpoint of developing and optimising forming processes for semi-solid magnesium alloys.
ISSN:2075-4701