Advanced materials have offered the materials designer a wide range of options in the
specification and selection of materials for various applications. Material properties are …

Research on corrosion resistance of cast aluminum alloys is reviewed in this article. The
effect of the main microstructural features of cast aluminum alloys such as secondary …

The self-healing of metallic material is a relatively new area in materials engineering. It is
inspired by the biological process of healing. This work analyzes the self-healing behaviour …

Thermomechanical processing of cast structures is an effective solid working route of
generating thixotropic morphologies after subsequent partial melting and is in use for …

Common strengthening strategies for casting aluminum alloys sacrifice ductility. Herein, the
strength-ductility synergy of a rheo-diecasting semi-solid Al–Si–Mg–Cu–Fe–Sr alloy was …

This study reports the microstructural changes and mechanical properties of high-strength
aluminum alloy chips prepared in the semi-solid state at different temperatures, pressures …

The history of semi-solid metal forming and in particular rheo-high pressure die casting at
the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in South Africa is discussed. Processing …

The influences of high-energy ultrasound and cerium addition on the rheological property of
the semi-solid AlSi7Mg slurry are researched. The results show that ultrasonic vibration is …

Conclusion It can be concluded that rapid slurry formation technique of semi-solid metal
processing can give promising results to produce the near-net shape self-healing composite …

Abstract Aluminum silicon alloys (Al-Si) are generally used in the machine industry because
of its superior properties such as; light weight, good heat conductivity, good casting …