Abstract
Structural applications of monolithic icosahedral phase (I-phase) materials have been limited by the brittleness of I-phases. Composite material design, including a ductile phase, can be a solution for the structural applications of the I-phase materials. Two phase microstructures, including thermodynamically stable I-phase, are studied in the Mg-rich corner of the alloy system Mg-Zn-Y. An (I-phase + α-Mg) eutectic microstructure is reported for the first time in the as-cast samples. By controlling thermal processing procedures, a very different (I-phase + α-Mg) microstructure from the eutectic microstructure can be developed, expanding the microstructural options available for the structural composite materials, comprising the I-phase and α-Mg solid solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 312-315 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering A |
Volume | 300 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Feb 28 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work is supported by Creative Research Initiatives of the Korean Ministry of Science and Technology.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering