Abstract
The effect of a small lanthanum (La) addition on Mg–10 wt% Dy alloy has been studied using isothermal aging at 120 °C. A combination of scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) imaging and high-angle annular dark field (HAADF) based electron tomography has been used to characterize the precipitates. βF′ and β′ precipitates were determined, where βF′ precipitates form a bridge connecting two β′ precipitates, thus forming a continuous network of precipitates. This network results in a significant increase in hardness.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 100898 |
Journal | Materialia |
Volume | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2020 |
Keywords
- Electron tomography
- Mg alloys
- Microstructure
- Precipitation hardening
- STEM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)