Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels

AE81 M and AE81M − Ca ignition-proof magnesium alloys were used to produce 16-inch wheels through an LPDC process. Defects in the castings were inspected and analysed, revealing entrained oxide films composed of fluorides and oxides. The melt oxidation during the filling process was investigated, an...

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Main Authors: Ziwen Li, Tian Li, Jiangfeng Song, Bin Jiang, Yuyang Gao, Ang Zhang, Linsong Gong, Jianjun Qiu, Fusheng Pan
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Tian Li
Jiangfeng Song
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Ang Zhang
Linsong Gong
Jianjun Qiu
Fusheng Pan
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description AE81 M and AE81M − Ca ignition-proof magnesium alloys were used to produce 16-inch wheels through an LPDC process. Defects in the castings were inspected and analysed, revealing entrained oxide films composed of fluorides and oxides. The melt oxidation during the filling process was investigated, and the reproducibility of the mechanical properties of the cast wheels was evaluated using Weibull modulus. The results indicate that in an air atmosphere, adding Ca to the AE81 M alloy enhances oxidation resistance, reducing severe burning and minimizing oxide defect formation. However, in the presence of SF6-containing cover gas, Ca addition can result in a thicker oxide film. Therefore, the effect of Ca addition on the reproducibility of mechanical properties in Mg-alloy LPDC products highly depends on the specific casting conditions and gas environment.
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spelling doaj-art-aaf4d2e9cc004abab0babc245bea40ba2024-12-26T08:56:13ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-013398209831Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheelsZiwen Li0Tian Li1Jiangfeng Song2Bin Jiang3Yuyang Gao4Ang Zhang5Linsong Gong6Jianjun Qiu7Fusheng Pan8National Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; Zhejiang Wanfeng Precision Casting Co., Ltd., Shengzhou, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; Corresponding author. National Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.National Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; Corresponding author. National Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.National Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaChongqing Dicastal Jieli Wheel Manufacturing Co., Ltd, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaChongqing Dicastal Jieli Wheel Manufacturing Co., Ltd, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaNational Engineering Research Centre for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR ChinaAE81 M and AE81M − Ca ignition-proof magnesium alloys were used to produce 16-inch wheels through an LPDC process. Defects in the castings were inspected and analysed, revealing entrained oxide films composed of fluorides and oxides. The melt oxidation during the filling process was investigated, and the reproducibility of the mechanical properties of the cast wheels was evaluated using Weibull modulus. The results indicate that in an air atmosphere, adding Ca to the AE81 M alloy enhances oxidation resistance, reducing severe burning and minimizing oxide defect formation. However, in the presence of SF6-containing cover gas, Ca addition can result in a thicker oxide film. Therefore, the effect of Ca addition on the reproducibility of mechanical properties in Mg-alloy LPDC products highly depends on the specific casting conditions and gas environment.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424028199Mg alloyIgnitionOxidesLow pressure die casting
spellingShingle Ziwen Li
Tian Li
Jiangfeng Song
Bin Jiang
Yuyang Gao
Ang Zhang
Linsong Gong
Jianjun Qiu
Fusheng Pan
Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Mg alloy
Ignition
Oxides
Low pressure die casting
title Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
title_full Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
title_fullStr Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
title_short Effect of Ca-enhanced AE81M magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low-pressure die casting of automotive wheels
title_sort effect of ca enhanced ae81m magnesium alloy on melt oxidation during low pressure die casting of automotive wheels
topic Mg alloy
Ignition
Oxides
Low pressure die casting
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424028199
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