Structure, properties, and thermal stability of rapidly solidified foils of Sn <sub>1-x</sub>Sb <sub>x</sub> alloys
The structure, mechanical properties and thermal stability of rapidly solidified foils of Sn-(1-8) at.% Sb alloys have been investigated. The foils have a microcrystalline structure, texture (100) or (100)+(101), and consist of a supersaturated solid solution of tin as well as disperse particles of SnSb phase. Mechanical properties of the alloys are determined by solid solution and dispersion mechanisms of strengthening. Decomposition of supersaturated solid solution occurs at the temperatures above 50°C.