Abstract

AbstractThe effects of a low frequency electromagnetic field applied during semi-continuous direct-chill casting on AZ80 ingots were investigated. The experiments were performed both in the absence and in the presence of the electromagnetic field. In contrast to the ingot cast in the conventional process, the microstructure of the ingot was significantly refined by the electromagnetic field and a high degree of grain refinement was realized when the operating frequency was at 22 Hz. The ingot exhibited a relatively increased and uniform distribution of Vickers hardness and decreased segregation of Al when the operating frequency of the electromagnetic field was in the range of 15– 30 Hz.

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