Research Article

Adding TiC Nanoparticles to Magnesium Alloy ZK60A for Strength/Ductility Enhancement

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(a) Representative micrograph showing grain size in monolithic ZK60A and ZK60A/TiC nanocomposite. (b) Representative X-ray diffraction scans (concerning intermetallic phases) of monolithic ZK60A and ZK60A/TiC nanocomposite. Representative micrographs showing the presence (location) of individual TiC nanoparticles in the ZK60A/TiC nanocomposite (c) at the grain boundary and (d) within the grain.
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