Research Article

Effect of Casting Parameters on the Microstructural and Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium AZ31-B Alloy Strips Cast on a Single Belt Casting Simulator

Table 4

Maximum values of heat flux from 3 mm strips of magnesium cast on macrotextured copper substrate.

Segment no.CoatingDepth of grooves 
(mm)
Max. heat flux 
(MW/m2)

INo05.06
IINo0.095.78
IIINo0.156.60
IVNo0.245.18
VNo0.34.38
VINo0.63.35

IYes02.85
IIYes0.093.20
IIIYes0.153.53
IVYes0.242.93
VYes0.32.58
VIYes0.62.50