As cast microstructures on the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of ZK40 modified with Gd and Nd additions

Buzolin, R.H.; Mohedano, M.; Mendis, C.L.; Mingo, B.; Tolnai, D.; Blawert, C.; Kainer, K.U.; Pinto, H.; Hort, N.

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As cast microstructures on the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of ZK40 modified with Gd and Nd additions

Abstract

The microstructure of ZK40, ZK40 with 2 wt% of Nd and Gd (ZK40-2Nd and ZK40-2Gd, respectively) were investigated with optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy. The mechanical properties and the corrosion behaviour were correlated with the microstructure. The 2 wt% Gd addition enhanced the ductility, while the Nd addition resulted in deterioration in mechanical properties. The corrosion behaviour was also enhanced with the addition of Gd.

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URL: https://publications.hereon.de/id/36801/
Authors:Buzolin, R.H., Mohedano, M., Mendis, C.L., Mingo, B., Tolnai, D., Blawert, C., Kainer, K.U., Pinto, H., Hort, N.
Year:2017
In: Materials Science and Engineering A
Volume:682
Pages:238 - 247
Publisher:Elsevier
Type:Journalpaper
ISSN: 0921-5093
Cite as: Buzolin, R.H.; Mohedano, M.; Mendis, C.L.; Mingo, B.; Tolnai, D.; Blawert, C.; Kainer, K.U.; Pinto, H.; Hort, N.: As cast microstructures on the mechanical and corrosion behaviour of ZK40 modified with Gd and Nd additions. In: Materials Science and Engineering A. Vol. 682 (2017) 238 - 247. (DOI: /10.1016/j.msea.2016.11.022)