Here we see the microstructure of a Zr-based primary alloy half-bead obtained by casting after reusing machining chips.
With the return of the sun, I invite you to delve into the memories of the summer period and explore the seabed to meet the seahorse in love.
The heart: impurities including W
Seahorse: ZrNiAl
Corals: eutectic lamellae
The image was taken with the Gemini SEM at CMTC in BSD.
About the author: Manon BORNAND is in the second year of her thesis at SIMaP GPM2 as part of the VULBAM project involving Vulkam, Baud Industries and LAMPA. Her thesis focuses on the development, recyclability and machinability of a Zr-based metal alloy.