%0 conference proceedings
%@ 2367-1696
%A Neuhaus, J.,Wiese, B.,Hort, N.

%D 2024
%J Magnesium Technology 2024. TMS 2024. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series
%N 
%P 165-173 
%R doi:10.1007/978-3-031-50240-8_32
%T Production of Mg-Mg2Si Composites
%U https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50240-8_32
 
%X Mg2Si is often used to improve creep resistance of Mg alloys, as an additive for aluminium alloys, as a negative electrode material in Li-ion batteries or in thermoelectric applications. In the Mg-Si system, Mg2Si forms in an equilibrium exothermic reaction. However, during this reaction, the system is heating up, may overheat within a short time, and may run out of control. We will report on a powder metallurgy-based processing route where mechanical alloying, pressing, and heat treatments are used to produce Mg2Si in a Mg matrix with different Si contents in a controlled manner. XRD is used to identify phases that form during processing.