Making strong Al(Mg)-Al3Mg2 composites

Size control of β-Al3Mg2 precipitates, formation of clean Al(Mg)/Al3Mg2 interfaces and refinement of matrix microstructures are key structural factors in the development of strong Al(Mg)-Al3Mg2 composites. Here, we combine severe plastic deformation with rapid thermomechanical powder consolidation to attain a desirable synergy of these structural factors to achieve a high strength. The study demonstrates that the fabricated composite containing...