Iron-rich intermetallics in Al-Si alloys pose a major challenge in aluminum recycling. Virgin
Al-Si alloys typically contain a minimal iron concentration which enhances properties like …

The plate-like Fe-rich intermetallics phases in the recycled Al-Si alloys significantly
deteriorate the mechanical properties. In this study, the effect of Mn addition on Fe-rich …

Dissimilar friction stir welding of metals is crucial in terms of inter-material mixing and the
intermetallic compound formation which affects the achieving a sound joint with fine …

This paper highlights the advantages of using the nanoindentation approach over the
conventional method for the mechanical characterization of components used in electronic …

Secondary-cast aluminum alloys have increasing industrial applications. Their biggest
deficiency is their impurity content, especially Fe, which has low solubility in Al and almost …

The effects of Mg and Si contents on the microstructure and solidification behavior of dilute
Al-Mg-Si alloys with about 0.1 wt.% Fe impurities were investigated using optical microscope …

The effects of Cu content and heat treatment process on the microstructures and mechanical
properties of a series of Al− Si− Mg− Mn− xCu cast aluminum alloys prepared by the vacuum …

This paper presents investigations on the thermodynamic stability of the Al 13 Fe 4 solid
solution in the Al-Fe-Mn ternary system as well as its crystal chemistry characterisation. In …

Studies of Fe‐contaminated Al‐based scraps have drawn attention for years. However, little
has been researched about the effects of cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni) additions to …

This work presents an overview on the identification and characterization of the Cu-rich
second phases obtained from the liquid state during the solidification of casting Al alloys …