The effect of double-aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a RS/PM Al-Li alloy has been investigated.The results show that the ductility of the alloy can be greatly improved by the treatment of prio...The effect of double-aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a RS/PM Al-Li alloy has been investigated.The results show that the ductility of the alloy can be greatly improved by the treatment of prior-aging at 170 C for 4 h and second-step aging at 190'C for 18 h after solid solutioning.The formation of a large amount of composite precipitates(AlLi_(3)/Ab(Li,Zr))with suitable size,narrowing ofδ(Al_(3)Li)precipitate-free zone(PFZ)at grain boundaries and more dispersive precipitation of S'(Al_(2)CuMg)phases along substructures are responsible for the improvement of the ductility of the studied alloy.展开更多
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文摘The effect of double-aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a RS/PM Al-Li alloy has been investigated.The results show that the ductility of the alloy can be greatly improved by the treatment of prior-aging at 170 C for 4 h and second-step aging at 190'C for 18 h after solid solutioning.The formation of a large amount of composite precipitates(AlLi_(3)/Ab(Li,Zr))with suitable size,narrowing ofδ(Al_(3)Li)precipitate-free zone(PFZ)at grain boundaries and more dispersive precipitation of S'(Al_(2)CuMg)phases along substructures are responsible for the improvement of the ductility of the studied alloy.