Effect of Ce addition on macroscopic core-shell structure of Cu-Sn-Bi immiscible alloy

Jianqiang Li, Bingqian Ma, Soonki Min, Joonho Lee, Zhangfu Yuan, Likun Zang

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Abstract

To investigate the evolution of bimetallic composite structure of immiscible alloy, a macroscopic core-shell type structure of 24Cu-16Sn-60Bi alloy was fabricated which consisted of (Cu3Sn, Cu10Sn3) central core and Bi periphery. Ce addition was found to be capable of enhancing remarkably Marangoni motion of secondary droplets in liquid matrix. The role of Ce addition was attributed to change interfacial tension of droplet/matrix. The results show the possibility of modulating core-shell type structure in immiscible materials by doping rare earth elements.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)814-816
Number of pages3
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume64
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Apr 15

Keywords

  • Casting
  • Core-shell structure
  • Marangoni motion
  • Metal matrix composites (MMC)
  • Metals and alloys
  • Solidification

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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