%0 Journal Article %T Influence of ecologically friendly cores on surface quality of castings based on magnesium alloys %A Be¨¾o %A J. %A Lackova %A P. %A Lichy %A P. %A Morys %A M. %J - %D 2014 %X Sa£¿etak Constructional materials as Al - alloys can be replaced by other materials with high strength to low mass density ratio, e.g. Mg-alloys. In order to pre-casting of holes and cavities cores based on pure inorganic salt can be applied due to easy cleaning of even geometrically complex pre-cast holes. This technology is applied mainly for gravity and low-pressure casting technology. This contribution is aimed at studying of mutual interaction of the Mg-alloy and the salt core. Experiments were focused on surface quality; macro- and microstructure of testing casting samples determination. Metallographic analysis and scanning electron microscope (SEM) with X-ray energy-dispersion superficial and spot microanalysis (EDAX) were employed %K magnesium alloys %K microstructure %K salt cores %K castings %U https://hrcak.srce.hr/index.php?show=clanak&id_clanak_jezik=176679