In this work, nano-AlN particle(nano-AlN_p) microskeletons were introduced into an Al–Si–Cu–Ni–Mg alloy by Al–8 AlN master alloy in which the nano-AlN_p reinforcements connect with each other to form three-dimens...In this work, nano-AlN particle(nano-AlN_p) microskeletons were introduced into an Al–Si–Cu–Ni–Mg alloy by Al–8 AlN master alloy in which the nano-AlN_p reinforcements connect with each other to form three-dimensional networks. It is found that these nano-AlN_p microskeletons mainly distribute in the binary Al–Si eutectic zones resulting in flaky eutectic Si phases being modified to particulates. Meanwhile,the microskeletons strengthen the matrix synergistically with semi-continuous Ni-rich intermetallics in three dimensions. The tensile mechanical properties, micro-hardness and thermal expansion properties of the alloy at different temperatures are significantly improved. Especially, the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) at 350℃ increases from 85MPa to 106MPa, rising by 24.7%, which is ascribed to nano-AlN_p microskeletons assisting intermetallics with undertaking mechanical loading, and to the modification of eutectic Si phases to reduce the stress concentration at elevated temperatures.展开更多
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51731007)the Key Foundation of Shandong Province (Nos. ZR2016QZ005 and 2017CXGC0403)
文摘In this work, nano-AlN particle(nano-AlN_p) microskeletons were introduced into an Al–Si–Cu–Ni–Mg alloy by Al–8 AlN master alloy in which the nano-AlN_p reinforcements connect with each other to form three-dimensional networks. It is found that these nano-AlN_p microskeletons mainly distribute in the binary Al–Si eutectic zones resulting in flaky eutectic Si phases being modified to particulates. Meanwhile,the microskeletons strengthen the matrix synergistically with semi-continuous Ni-rich intermetallics in three dimensions. The tensile mechanical properties, micro-hardness and thermal expansion properties of the alloy at different temperatures are significantly improved. Especially, the ultimate tensile strength(UTS) at 350℃ increases from 85MPa to 106MPa, rising by 24.7%, which is ascribed to nano-AlN_p microskeletons assisting intermetallics with undertaking mechanical loading, and to the modification of eutectic Si phases to reduce the stress concentration at elevated temperatures.
