We present a brief review and perspective on the development of eutectic alloys,
emphasizing the emergence of complex microstructures during eutectic solidification of …

Al–Si–Cu–Mg cast aluminum alloys have important applications in automobile lightweight
due to their advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, good heat resistance and …

The morphology, size, and distribution of grains and secondary phases in 6063 aluminum
alloy significantly influence the comprehensive mechanical properties of alloys. In this study …

In this paper, a new type of Al-8Si-1.5 Cu-1Ni-0.5 Mg-0.5 Mn-0.2 Ti-0.2 Zr-0.2 V-0.06 Sr alloy
(Al-Si-Cu-Ni alloy for short) was prepared by combining micro-alloying and squeeze casting …

The excellent casting behavior and mechanical and corrosion properties of aluminum-
silicon (Al-Si)-based alloys make them ideal for the manufacture of lightweight components …

Abstract A hypoeutectic Al–10Si-2.0 Mg ternary alloy with high strength and high ductility
was developed for as-cast service conditions. The effects of eutectic-forming element Mg on …

The development of lightweight and durable materials for car body panels and load-bearing
elements in the automotive industry results from the constant desire to reduce fuel …

Solution heat treatment (SHT), immediately followed by water quenching, can significantly
improve the strength of precipitation-hardenable metallic materials, but frequently …

Scandium is the first of the transition elements and occupies an intermediate position
between the typical rare-earth elements and the light metallic elements. The most significant …

The effects of scandium (Sc) additions on the solidification microstructure and mechanical
properties of Al–7Si–0.6 Mg-0.25 Ti alloy at different cooling rates have been systematically …