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Eutectic — Mg-Al

Name: Binary Phase Diagrams — Mg-Al: invariant point or boundary eutectic · engineering significance Basis for Mg-Al alloys AZ31, AZ61, AZ91; beta phase provides strengthening but… · phase description Liquid -> alpha (Mg-rich) + beta (Mg17Al12 intermetallic) at 437°C · composition 1 wt pct 32.3 wt% · reaction type eutectic
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Alloy System: Mg-Al
Invariant Point Or Boundary: Eutectic
Component 1 Name: Al
Component 2 Name: Mg
Composition 1 Wt Pct (wt%): 32.3
Engineering Significance: Basis for Mg-Al Alloys AZ31, AZ61, AZ91; Beta Phase Provides Strengthening But Reduces Ductility
Phase Alpha: Alpha Mg
Phase Beta: Beta Mg17Al12
Phase Description: Liquid -> Alpha (Mg-rich) + Beta (Mg17Al12 intermetallic) at 437°C
Reaction Type: Eutectic
Temperature C (C): 437

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Mg-Al — invariant point or boundary eutectic · engineering significance Basis for Mg-Al alloys AZ31, AZ61, AZ91; beta phase provides strengthening but… · phase description Liquid -> alpha (Mg-rich) + beta (Mg17Al12 intermetallic) at 437°C · composition 1 wt pct 32.3 wt% · reaction type eutectic | Binary Phase Diagrams | Engineering Database