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Effect of process variables on Mg-Si particles and extrudability of 6xxx series aluminum extrusions

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The Mg-Si particles are one of the major constituents in the microstructure of 6xxx series aluminum alloys. The size, distribution, and morphology of the Mg-Si particle have significant impact on extrudability in terms of mechanical properties and surface quality of aluminum extrusions. The characteristics of the Mg-Si particles are influenced by various process parameters in the production of extrusions. This paper reviews the effects of the major process variables on the Mg-Si particle characteristics and extrudability of aluminum extrusions.

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  1. Institute of Materials Engineering, Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, Sydney, NSW, 2232, Australia

    Hanliang Zhu

  2. ARC CoE for Design in Light Metals, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia

    Malcolm J. Couper

  3. Department of Materials Engineering, ARC CoE for Design in Light Metals, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

    Arne K. Dahle

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Zhu, H., Couper, M.J. & Dahle, A.K. Effect of process variables on Mg-Si particles and extrudability of 6xxx series aluminum extrusions. JOM 63, 66–71 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-011-0183-2

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