Effect of CaO on Thermal Conductivities of Mg and Mg-Zn Alloys

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The thermal conductivities of binary Mg-CaO and Mg-Zn, and ternary Mg-Zn-CaO alloys have been investigated by evaluating the effect of CaO on pure Mg and Mg-Zn alloys, with an emphasis to develop a new Mg alloy by compromising thermal conductivity, process-ability and mechanical property. The Mg alloys specimens were prepared by casting into a steel mold and then by machining. The thermal conductivities of the alloys were determined by evaluating the thermal properties of specific heat and diffusivity, from room temperature to 200 °C. OM, SEM, and EDS were used to analyze the microstructures and phases. The fluidity was also investigated by using a spiral fluidity mold for improved process-ability during actual die casting.

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Materials Science Forum (Volumes 783-786)

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437-442

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May 2014

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