Effect of Gd Addition on Hot Deformation Behavior and Microstructure Evolution of 7075 Aluminum Alloy

In order to clarify the effect of rare earth Gd on the microstructure evolution and deformation behavior of 7075 aluminum alloy during hot compression,uniaxial compression tests of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-0.5%Gd were conducted at strain rates of 0.001,0.01,0.1,and 1 s^(-1)with the temperatures ranging from 350 to 450℃.The microstructural evolution during deformation was characterized using optical microscopy and electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)techniques.The experimental results indicate that the addition of the rare earth element Gd significantly increases the peak flow stress and thermal activation energy of the alloy.Due to the pinning effect of rare earth phases,dislocation movement is hindered,leading to an increased level of work hardening in the alloy.However,the dynamic recrystallization of the alloy is complicated.At a high Z(Zener-Hollomon parameter)values,recrystallization occurs in the form of DDRX(Discontinuous Dynamic Recrystallization),making it easier to nucleate at grain boundaries.As the Z value decreases gradually,the recrystallization mechanism transitions from discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(DDRX)to continuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX).At a low Z values with the strain rate of 0.001 s^(-1),the inhibitory effect of rare earths weakens,resulting in a comparable recrystallization ratio between Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Gd alloy and 7075 aluminum alloy.Moreover,the average grain size of the aluminum alloy with Gd addition is only half that of 7075 aluminum.The addition of Gd provides Orowan and substructure strengthening for the alloy,which greatly improves the work-hardening of the alloy compared with 7075 aluminum alloy and improves the strength of the alloy.

Gd含量对Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr合金微观组织与力学性能的影响

采用铸锭冶金工艺制备6种Gd含量不同的A1-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr-xGd合金。采用金相观察、力学性能测试、扫描电镜、电子探针及透射电镜等分析手段,研究质量分数x,分别为0%、0.10%、0.15%、0.20%、0.25%和0.30%的Gd对基体合金铸态及时效态显微组织和力学性能的影响。结果表明:Gd含量对A1-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr合金的微观组织和力学性能的影响显著,当Gd含量低于0.25%时,随Gd含量的增加细化效果、强度以及伸长率都增加;当Gd含量为0.25%时,铸态组织中基体晶粒最小,达到32μm左右;此时T6态合金组织的强度和伸长率达到最高,抗拉强为624.54 MPa,屈服强度为595.00 MPa,伸长率为13.3%,且固溶组织具有良好的抗再结晶作用;而当Gd含量超过0.25%时,合金的微观的组织与力学性能变差。