The effects of low frequency electromagnetic field on the macro-physical fields in the semi-continuous casting process of aluminum alloys and the microstructure and crack in the billets were studied and analyzed by th...The effects of low frequency electromagnetic field on the macro-physical fields in the semi-continuous casting process of aluminum alloys and the microstructure and crack in the billets were studied and analyzed by the numerical and experimental methods.Comparison of the results for the macro-physical fields in the low frequency electromagnetic casting（LFEC） process with the conventional DC casting process indicates the following characters due to the application of electromagnetic field：an entirely changed direction and remarkably increased velocity of melt flow;a uniform distribution and a decreased gradient of temperature;elevated isothermal lines;a reduced sump depth;decreased stress and plastic deformation.Further,the microstructure of the billets is refined remarkably and the crack in the billets is eliminated in LFEC process because of modification of the macro-physical fields induced by the application of low frequency electromagnetic field.展开更多
2195 Al-Li alloy was deformed through extrusion followed by cold-rolling.The textures of the extruded plate and cold-rolled sheet after solutionization were investigated.The longitudinal strength and precipitates afte...2195 Al-Li alloy was deformed through extrusion followed by cold-rolling.The textures of the extruded plate and cold-rolled sheet after solutionization were investigated.The longitudinal strength and precipitates after T8 aging were measured and observed,respectively.Compared to those in the sheet,T1(Al2 Cu Li)precipitates in the extruded plate after T8 aging are non-uniform,and their incubation time is shorter.The extruded plate after solutionization is not recrystallized and contains 55.28%deformation textures of Brass and S.In the cold-rolled sheet after solutionization,massive recrystallization occurs and S component disappears.Due to the higher fraction of Brass and S textures with higher Schmid factor and lower equivalent sliding system number,the extruded plate possesses an yield strength not higher or even lower,but a tensile strength higher,than the cold-rolled sheet after solutionization.In addition,during the aging after pre-stretch,these textures promote T1 precipitation on preferred sliding planes of cold-rolled sheet and cause its higher yield strength and tensile strength after T8 aging.展开更多
Solution treatment of 20% Al-Li alloy in an electric field has been studied. The results show that it increases the solubility of elements and accelerates the nucleation of T1-phase and promotes the formation of the p...Solution treatment of 20% Al-Li alloy in an electric field has been studied. The results show that it increases the solubility of elements and accelerates the nucleation of T1-phase and promotes the formation of the precipitation free zones(PFZ), and increases the strength and decreases the plasticity of the alloy.展开更多
基金Project(2005CB623707)supported by National Basic Research Project of China
文摘The effects of low frequency electromagnetic field on the macro-physical fields in the semi-continuous casting process of aluminum alloys and the microstructure and crack in the billets were studied and analyzed by the numerical and experimental methods.Comparison of the results for the macro-physical fields in the low frequency electromagnetic casting（LFEC） process with the conventional DC casting process indicates the following characters due to the application of electromagnetic field：an entirely changed direction and remarkably increased velocity of melt flow;a uniform distribution and a decreased gradient of temperature;elevated isothermal lines;a reduced sump depth;decreased stress and plastic deformation.Further,the microstructure of the billets is refined remarkably and the crack in the billets is eliminated in LFEC process because of modification of the macro-physical fields induced by the application of low frequency electromagnetic field.
基金Project(2013AA032401)supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China。
文摘2195 Al-Li alloy was deformed through extrusion followed by cold-rolling.The textures of the extruded plate and cold-rolled sheet after solutionization were investigated.The longitudinal strength and precipitates after T8 aging were measured and observed,respectively.Compared to those in the sheet,T1(Al2 Cu Li)precipitates in the extruded plate after T8 aging are non-uniform,and their incubation time is shorter.The extruded plate after solutionization is not recrystallized and contains 55.28%deformation textures of Brass and S.In the cold-rolled sheet after solutionization,massive recrystallization occurs and S component disappears.Due to the higher fraction of Brass and S textures with higher Schmid factor and lower equivalent sliding system number,the extruded plate possesses an yield strength not higher or even lower,but a tensile strength higher,than the cold-rolled sheet after solutionization.In addition,during the aging after pre-stretch,these textures promote T1 precipitation on preferred sliding planes of cold-rolled sheet and cause its higher yield strength and tensile strength after T8 aging.
文摘Solution treatment of 20% Al-Li alloy in an electric field has been studied. The results show that it increases the solubility of elements and accelerates the nucleation of T1-phase and promotes the formation of the precipitation free zones(PFZ), and increases the strength and decreases the plasticity of the alloy.
