Physical, Thermal, Mechanical Properties, and Microstructural Characterization of Sn-9Zn-XGa Alloys

The microstructural features, physicochemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of eutectic SnZn alloys with varying Ga contents were examined in this study. In the microstructure study using scanning electron microscope and X-ray diffraction analysis, intermetallic phases were not observed. The results indicated that the primary effect of Ga was increased mechanical properties. The physicochemical properties of liquid alloys, density, viscosity, and surface tension were measured using the free flow method. The addition of Ga to eutectic SnZn alloy generally reduced density, surface tension, viscosity, and melting point, and increased the coefficient of thermal expansion and electrical resistivity.