The influence of CNTs on the microstructure and ductility of CNT/Mg composites

G. Q. Han, J. H. Shen, X. X. Ye, B. Chen, H. Imai, K. Kondoh, W. B. Du

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Abstract

Powder metallurgy magnesium (Mg) composites reinforced with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were developed by an effective three-step process. CNTs were uniformly dispersed on the Mg powders surface without damaged structure. A large amount of twins appeared in the as-extruded CNT/Mg composites, and the basal texture was weakened comparing to as-extruded pure Mg, which played a positive role in the ambient tensile deformation. The elongation to failure of Mg composite with 0.08 wt% CNTs has increased greatly by 32%.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)300-304
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume181
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Oct 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CNT/Mg composites
  • Ductility
  • Microstructure
  • Twinning

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