Formation of fine Mg2Si phase in MgSi alloy via solidstate sintering ...
Powder of magnesium and silicon were blended in a highenergy ball mill by using toluene as a mixing medium and high chrome steel balls as grinding medium for 3 h at a speed of 300 RPM. Toluene was used during ball milling in order to prevent the formation of primary oxides and hydroxides, carbonates and hydrates which are possible due to long ...