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The influence of heat treatment parameters on the thermal diffusivity of WE54 and elektron 21 magnesium alloys

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Abstract

In the present study, the thermal diffusivity and conductivity of WE54 and Elektron 21 alloys were studied. The results showed the thermal diffusivity of WE54 and Elektron 21 alloys were temperature and microstructure dependent. The thermal diffusivity of both alloys was dependent on the content of the solute element in the α-Mg matrix. The solid solution of Y and Gd in Mg has a lower thermal conductivity than alloys where the intermetallic Mg 3(Nd,Gd) and Mg14Y2Nd phases are present. The formation of strengthening phases during ageing caused the consumption of the solute element in the α -Mg matrix, and improved the thermal conductivity of the alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDiffusion in Solids and Liquids VI
Subtitle of host publicationMass Transfer - Heat Transfer - Microstructure and Properties - Nanodiffusion and Nanostructured Materials
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd.
Pages489-494
Number of pages6
Volume312-315
ISBN (Print)9783037851173
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Elektron 21
  • Heat treatment
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Thermal conductivity
  • Thermal diffusivity
  • WE54

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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