Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Mg∕SiC Nanocomposites Fabricated by Ultrasonic Cavitation Based Nanomanufacturing (original) (raw)

Magnesium die-cast components are seeing a wider range of application in the automotive industry due to magnesium alloys' excellent castability and low density. With the increased application of magnesium high-pressure diecastings, especially for thin-wall automotive structural components, it is necessary to better understand the relationship between mechanical properties and microstructural features. In the present paper, coupon specimens with a range of characteristic microstructures were tested under tension and 4-point bending loads. The experiments described in this paper correlate the mechanical properties with microstructural and geometric features. These results provide a better understanding of how to predict the mechanical performance of die-cast components.