The ZLD11 alloys containing Sr have been prepared by adding AlSr master alloy and the refinement effect of Sr on the microstructure are investigated with different contents of Sr in the finish alloys such as 0.04%,0.06%,0.08%and 0.10% Sr to change the grain size of ZLD11 alloy in mass, both microstouctve observation and gain size statistical analysis have been used to discover the proper additions of Sr. The effects of the main alloying elements on properties of ZLD11 alloy, as well as the smelting process are introduced. The results indicate that AlSr master alloy as a crystal refiner with X metal mold casting process has an effective grain refinement for ZLD11 alloy, the best refinement effect were obtained with addition of 0.08% Sr.
