Double oxide film defects and the properties of aluminum castings. A review

Abstract

Entrapped double oxide films are known to be the most detrimental defects in cast aluminium alloys. The research reported here was aimed at surveying the results of previous researches studying how these defects develop with time, with the intention of understanding their behaviour in the liquid metal once they have formed. This would give a better understanding of factors influencing the properties of light metal alloy castings which will lead to the development of improved practices by which healthier castings with reliable and more reproducible properties are obtained.