Abstract

Abstract Microstructure and creep properties of cast Mg-Al-Ca-Sr alloys have been investigated. The microstructure was characterized using light microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Phase identification was made by EBSD technique and by SAED analysis. The measurement of volume fraction of intermetallic phases was performed using quantitative metallography. Creep tests were performed at 180°C and at applied stress between 45 and 90 MPa. Microstructure of tested alloys composed of α-Mg grains and intermetallic compounds in the interdendritic regions. It was found that the addition of calcium and strontium improves creep resistance at 180°C.

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