Effect of REE on the Phase Composition and Properties of a New Refractory Magnesium Alloy of the Mg – Zn – Zr – REE System

Abstract

A novel high-strength refractory alloy VMD16 of the Mg – Zn – Zr – REE system is described. The advantages of the alloy with respect to the counterparts are considered. The processes of formation of phase composition and of structural evolution are studied. A fine dispersed subgrain structure is shown to exist in the deformable magnesium alloy. The combination of the specific morphology and topology of the intermetallic phases with their thermal stability provides a high level of strength properties at room and elevated (300 – 350°C) temperatures at a low anisotropy.