Abstract
The arc-sprayed-Al/AZ91D bimetallic material was fabricated via casting the AZ91D melt into the moulds deposited by arc-sprayed aluminum coating. The microstructures and properties of the arc-sprayed-Al/AZ91D were investigated in this study. Results revealed that there was an interface zone which could be divided into three layers consisting of (Al12Mg17+δ-Mg) eutectic structure, Al12Mg17 and Al3Mg2, respectively. The curved interface had a larger and deeper interface zone containing more Al12Mg17 and Al3Mg2 intermetallic compounds than the straight interface. Due to the inhomogeneous distribution of aluminum, magnesium and oxygen, the (Al12Mg17+δ-Mg) eutectic structure presented four different morphologies, the hardness of which varied from 66HV to 144HV. It could be found that the MgAl2O4 particles formed after the reactions between the magnesium and alumina may promote the hardness of substrate from 194HV to 209HV. The arc-sprayed-Al/AZ91D with straight interface showed higher corrosion resistance and shear strength than the one with curved interface. The results of shear test also indicate that owing to the formation of metallurgical bonding, the adhesive strength between the as-cast AZ91D and arc-sprayed Al coating could be improved by the novel compound casting.
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