High-temperature phase evolution of the ZnAlMg coating and its effect on mitigating liquid-metal-embrittlement cracking

Ternary zinc-aluminum-magnesium (ZnAlMg) alloy coatings are the focus of significant attention in the automotive and steel industries due to several advantages over traditional Zn-based coatings. Currently, the literature on this type of coating is limited and focuses mainly on their corrosion resistance and room temperature tensile properties. To assess the relevance of ZnAlMg coatings in current manufacturing processes such as hot stamping …