Structure and mechanical behavior of RSC Publishing
Niu et al. 48 formed the Mg 2 Si phase via a mechanical alloying method using a highenergy planetary ball mill. Stoichiometric compositions of magnesium and silicon powders are milled at 250 RPM with a ball to powder ratio of 20 : 1 for 30 hours. Xray diffraction patterns are taken after 0, 6, 10, 20, 30 hours of ball milling.