About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Frontiers in Solidification X
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| Presentation Title |
Solidification processing and microstructure control for high conductivity and high manufacturability aluminum and magnesium alloys |
| Author(s) |
Abdallah K. Elsayed |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Abdallah K. Elsayed |
| Abstract Scope |
The emergence of electrified transportation powertrains requires the use of Al and Mg alloys that were previously developed for combustion-based powertrains. Therefore, new developments in light alloy solidification processing and alloying are necessary to adapt these light metals to new applications such as electric motors, battery trays and infotainment casings. These components require easy manufacturability such as good castability, low soldering and high recyclability while also being able to meet required properties of strength and conductivity. Alternative eutectic alloy systems to the existing Al-SI and Mg-Al systems are required. The Al alloys with transition metals such as Fe and Ni and Mg alloys with Zn and Ca show promise of offering high mechanical properties with good manufacturability. This research will outline developed strategies to control microstructures during solidification utilizing alloying and modification as well as subsequent heat treatments to obtain a wide range of properties for future mobility applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Solidification, Process Technology, Characterization |