Solid-state synthesis of magnesium base alloys

Magnesium alloys are expected to be used for light-weighed structural members or parts and to improve their functionality per a unit weight Since conventional processing are often inadequate or incompatible to synthesis and microstructure control solid-state synthesis is proposed as a promising methodology for magnesium alloy design, and developed on the route of the bulk mechanical alloying. Among various magnesium alloys, Mg-Ni system is employed here to demonstrate the validity and effectiveness of the present solid-state synthesis via bulk mechanical alloying. Single-phase Mg2Ni is successfully synthesized by the present method In addition, both chemical modification by the third element addition and formation of nonequilibrium Mg2Ti phases are performed in the present solid-state synthesis, aiming for further advancement of original functionality for Mg2Ni alloys.