Cluster structure in Al-Si eutectic melt with solid Ni particles

Chem. Met. Alloys 1 (2008) 163-167

https://doi.org/10.30970/cma1.0051

S. MUDRY, I. SHTABLAVYI

The structure of liquid Al_0.88Si_0.12 eutectic alloy upon addition of Ni powder was studied by means of X-ray diffraction. The main structure parameters as a function of the Ni-content were analyzed. It is shown that the atomic distribution in these alloys is inhomogeneous, revealing the existence of chemically ordered structural units.

Microstructure of a solid (Al_0.88Si_0.12)_0.8Ni_0.2 alloy.

Keywords

Liquid eutectic alloy / Metallic powder / Short range order / Cluster