The current work aims to investigate the mechanical properties of rare oxide reinforced Mg alloy based MMCs. Magnesium matrix considered in study is AZ91D alloy, whereas earth oxides were CeO2 and Y2O3. Y2O3 particulate reinforcement percentage was varied from 1 3% steps 1% its influence on Stir casting route adopted fabricate sample for study. Microstructure analysis illustrated uniform distri...

The zirconia stabilized by 3mol % Y2O3 (3YSZ) was applied onto the surface of the magnesium alloy AZ91D using electrophoretic deposition (EPD) from a non- aqueous solution. A Ni-P interlayer between the substrate and YSZ coating was also prepared by electroless plating. Finally, coatings were heat treated in control atmosphere at 400 °C. The preparation, microstructure and corrosion resistance ...

Abstract Bioinspired nacre-like structures are effective in toughening materials, yet difficult to construct magnesium-ceramic systems. Here, a set of magnesium-MAX phase composites with lamellar and brick-and-mortar architectures fabricated by pressureless infiltration the magnesium melt into ice-templated Ti 3 AlC 2 ceramic scaffolds. The structure mechanical properties elucidated special foc...