Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of ε-Phase- Reinforced ZnAl4Y Matrix Composite Prepared by Mixed Solid-Liquid Casting

摘要

ε-Phase-reinforced ZnAl4Y matrix composite has been fabricated by mixed solid-liquid casting method. The results show that the size of primary η-Zn phase in the composite decreases remarkably with the increase of adding amount of Cu-10wt.%Al powders till it reaches 6.0 wt.% in ZnAl4Y alloy. Besides, a large amount of small ε-phase particles form in ZnAl4Y matrix when the adding amount of Cu-10wt.%Al powders is in the range of 4.0-6.0 wt.% in ZnAl4Y alloy. Coarse ε-phase particles forms when the adding amount of Cu-10wt.%Al powders exceeds 8.0 wt.% in ZnAl4Y alloy. Compared with ZnAl4Y alloy, the composite could obtain optimal mechanical properties when the added amount of Cu-10wt.%Al powders is 6.0 wt.%.