Effect of Sr Addition on the Microstructure of a Rapidly Solidified Al-12 wt.% Si Alloy

Abstract The effect of Sr addition on the microstructure of a melt-spun Al-12% Si alloy has been investigated using X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The Sr addition has no effect on the phase constitution but has a marked effect on the microstructure of the melt-spun alloy. The distribution, morphology and orientation of Si in the melt-spun alloy with the Sr addition are different from those in the alloy without Sr. Under rapid solidification conditions, cooling rates play a dominant role in the microstructure formation of the Al-12% Si alloy.