Strengthening mechanism of T8-aged Al-Cu-Li alloy with increased pre-deformation

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of a T8-aged Al-Cu-Li alloy with increased pre-deformation(0-15%) were investigated,revealing the microstructure-strength relationship and the intrinsic strengthening mechanism.The results show that increasing the pre-deformation levels remarkably improves the strength of the alloy but deteriorates its ductility.Dislocations introduced by pre-deformation effectively suppress the formation of Guinier-Preston(GP) zones and provide more nucleation sites for T1 precipitates.This leads to more intensive and finer T1 precipitates in the samples with higher pre-deformation levels.Simultaneously,the enhanced precipitation of T1 precipitates and inhibited formation of GP zones cause the decreases in number and sizes of θ′ precipitates.The quantitative descriptions of the strength contributions from different strengthening mechanisms reveal that strengthening contributions from T1 and θ′ precipitates decrease with increasing pre-deformation.The reduced diameters of T1 precipitates are primarily responsible for their weakened strengthening effects.Therefore,the improved strength of the T8-aged Al-Cu-Li alloy is mainly attributed to the stronger strain hardening from the increased pre-deformation levels.

Mechanical property and corrosion behavior of aged Cu-20Ni-20Mn alloy with ultra-high strength

The ultra-high strength Cu-20Ni-20 Mn alloy was prepared by vacuum melting and its mechanical property and corrosion behavior were investigated. After thermomechanical treatment, the alloy exhibited an ultra-high tensile strength of 1204 MPa and the applicable elongation of up to 6.2%. With the increasing exposure time in 3.5% Na Cl solution, the corrosion current of the alloy decreased, while the polarization resistance and the charge-transfer resistance of the corrosion surface increased. The corrosion products formed on the surface of the alloy exposed for 1 d, and further corrosion made the corrosion product layer much dense, increasing the corrosion resistance and protecting the alloy from further corrosion.

Strength-ductility Combination in Aluminum-lithium Alloy 2090 Containing Rare Earth Element

The influence of grain structure and Ce on the strength ductility combination for aluminum lithium alloy was investigated. The strength ductility combination of pancake shape unrecrystallized grains is superior to that of recrystallized grains. A significant improvement in strength ductility combination can be achieved by adding Ce to alloy 2090. According to the research results about fracture and properties of monotonic tension for Al Li alloys 2090 and 2090+Ce, the relationship among grain structure, strength differences between grain within and grain boundary, stress localization degree at grain boundary and extrinsic strengthening effect was researched. The method and mechanisms of optimizing strength ductility were discussed, including grain structure, subgrain, T 1 phase, rare earth element Ce and aging procedure.

Fine-grained Mg−1Mn−0.5Al−0.5Ca−0.5Zn alloy with high strength and good ductility fabricated by conventional extrusion

Mg−1Mn−0.5Al−0.5Ca−0.5Zn(wt.%)alloy was fabricated by conventional extrusion at 673 K with an extrusion ratio of 25:1,followed by aging at 473 K.The microstructure was characterized by scanning electron microscopy,electron back-scattered diffraction,and transmission electron microscopy.The mechanical properties were determined by the tensile test.The peak-aged sample shows fine recrystallized grains with an average grain size of 1.7μm.Area fraction of Al−Ca particles in the alloy increases significantly after peak aging.Meanwhile,botháañandác+añdislocations were observed to remain in the alloy after hot extrusion.Thus,the peak-aged sample exhibits simultaneously high strength and good ductility with the ultimate tensile stress,tensile yield stress,and tension fracture elongation of 320 MPa,314 MPa,and 19.0%,respectively.

Weibull analysis of effect of T6 heat treatment on fracture strength of AM60B magnesium alloy

The effect of T6heat treatment on the fracture strength and reliability of AM60B alloy was studied.The tensile specimens were poured at three different temperatures of670,685and700?C for different holding times of5,10and15min.The fluidity test was also conducted to determine the fluidity length under different pouring temperatures and holding times.According to the results,the optimum pouring temperature and holding time were determined as685?C and10min,respectively.SEM fractography of the tensile specimens reveals that the entrained oxides and oxide-related porosities are the main factors responsible for the reduction of fracture strength under the non-optimal casting conditions.The Weibull statistical approach was used to quantify the scatter of fracture strength in as-cast and heat-treated conditions.For this purpose,T6schedule was applied to the specimens prepared under the optimal casting condition.It is found that,despite minor effect on the average fracture strength,T6heat treatment improves the reliability of castings,where the Weibull modulus is increased by75%.According to the microstructural and fractography observations,this improvement is related to the evolution of more uniform microstructure and the elimination of coarse brittleβ-particles in heat-treated samples.

Interfacial bonding strength of Al-Pb bearing alloy strips and hot dip aluminized steel sheets by hot rolling

Al Pb alloy strips and hot dip aluminized steel sheets were successfully bonded together by hot rolling, and the interfacial bonding strengths after rolling was evaluated by a new method. The bonding modes were studied by optical and scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive X ray analysis, and the effects of the thickness of the intermetallic layers and the Si content in hot dip aluminized layers on the interfacial bonding strength were also investigated respectively. It is found that the hot dipped steel and Al Pb alloy are bonded through blank interface bonding and block interface bonding, and the total bonding strength mainly depends on that of blank interfaces and the fraction of blank interfaces. There is a linear relationship between the total bonding strength F and the fraction of blank interfaces K b. The bonding strength varies with the Si content in the hot dipped aluminized layers on the surface of steel sheets, the fraction of blank interfaces and the rotation of the intermetallic blocks. [

Fracture strength of centre surface cracked tensile specimens made of 2219-T87 Al alloy welding

Fracture data of both parent metal and weldment metals from surface cracked tensile plates made of 2219-T87 Al alloy at cryogenic temperatures were correlated using a modified inherent flaw model. Fracture parameters to generate the failure assessment diagram were determined for the material. Fracture analysis was carried out considering the ultimate tensile strength value and the fracture data of aluminium base metal and weldment metal generated from center–surface cracked tensile specimens having different thicknesses. The failure assessment diagram of a material generated from tensile fracture plate configuration can be applied to failure pressure estimation of any cracked component, made of the same material.

Microstructure investigation of a new type super high strength aluminum alloy at different heat-treated conditions

As a structural material with low density and high strength, super-highstrength aluminum alloys have a future for wide application. However, its poor stress corrosionresistance (SCC) restricts further development. In present, retrogression and re-ageing (RRA)treatment, which can improve both strength and SCCR of 7XXX series alloy, is a best method to solvethis problem. The effect of RRA treatment on the microstructure evolution of a new type lowfrequency electric-magnetic casting Al-9.OZn-2.45Mg-2.2Cu-0.15Zr alloy was investigated using DSCand TEM technologies. The results show that the typical microstructure of the alloy at T6 conditionis characterized by both fine eta' and GP zone homogeneously distributed in the matrix andcontinuous r) particles occurred on the grain-boundary. After RRA treatment, the matrixprecipitations are mainly fine and dispersed eta' and eta phases, being coarser and more stable thanthat from T6 temper. While, the grain-boundary microstructure is very close to that resulting fromT73 temper. High retrogression temperature and long retrogression time leads to a more stablemicrostructure after re-ageing.

HEAT TREATMENT STRENGTHENING EFFECTS OF RARE EARTHS ON Mg-9Al ALLOY

Mg-9Al-xRE magnesium alloys were studied, where, x is 0, 0.4. 0.8. 1.2 and 1.6% (in weight percent, wt%), respectively. Influence of rare earths (RE) on micro structure. and strength in both T4 (solute heat treatment) and T6 (solute heat treatment and artificial ageing treatment) were investigated. Strength of specimen was tested at ambient temperature. The micro structure was analyzed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analysis. RE additions improved T4 tensile strength of the treated alloys. Small addition (0.4wt%) of RE greatly improved the strength of ageing treated (T6) Mg-9Al alloy, but further additions caused decreasing.

Influence of La-Ce Mischmetal on Dendritical Arm Space and Ultimate Tensile Strength in ZL105 Alloys

The influence of pure La, pure Ce, (La+Ce) mischmetal on the dendritical arm space(LDAS) of ZL105 alloy in cylinderical casting was studied. The effects of adding amount of (La+ Ce) mischmetal on LDAs and ultimate tensile strength(b) were investigated, and the relationship between b and LDAS was founded. (La+Ce) mischmetal has stronger ability to refine LDAs than pure La or pure Ce. The proper adding amounts of it is 0.15% (mass fraction). LDAs has a remarkable effect on ah of casting, which can be predicted by the regression equation obtained in this work.

Effect of Yb addition on strength and fracture toughness of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr aluminum alloy

The effect of Yb addition on the strength and fracture toughness of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr aluminum alloy was investigated by measuring tensile properties and fracture toughness.The surface morphology was observed by optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy.The results show that Yb addition can produce fine coherent Yb contained dispersoids.Those dispersoids trend to inhibit Al matrix recrystallization and retain the recovery deformed microstructure.Compared with Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy,Yb contained alloy demonstrates mechanical property improvements from 710 MPa to 747 MPa for ultimate strength,from 684 MPa to 725 MPa for yield strength,from 21 MPa.m1/2 to 29 MPa.m1/2 for fracture toughness with T6 treatment.

FEATURE OF SERRATED YIELDING IN HIGH STRENGTH Al-Zn-Mg-Cu ALLOY

The temperature dependence of critical strain for serrated yielding in high strength A1-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy may be divided into two temperature regions.Their temperature coefficients of critical strain will be negative and positive,respectively.

Strength and microstructure of 2091 Al-Li alloy TIG welded joint

The microstructure and tensile properties of TIG welding joints of 2091 Al Li alloy were investigated both in as welded and different postweld heat treatment condition. The results show that solution strengthening played an important role in the as welded condition, though the precipitation strengthening δ′ phase formed already in the as welded weld metal, but its effect was not apparent due to the lower volume fraction of δ′ phase. So the strength coefficient ( φ ) of the welded joint/base metal was 64%. After artificially aging heat treatment, the precipitation strengthening effect increased much due to the formation of more δ′ phase and s′ phase. Its φ value was increased up to 89%. The highest strength of the welded joints was obtained after solid solution and then artificially aged heat treatment. Due to the proper size of precipitation strengthening phases and their well distribution, the φ value was increased up to 98%.

NEW AMORPHOUS Al-La-Y-Ni(Fe)QUATERNARY ALLOYS WITH SUPERIOR STRENGTH AND DUCTILITY

The melt spun ribbons of Al-La-Y-Ni(Fe)quaternary alloys were prepared by a single- roller melt spinning technique in vacuum.Their amorphous nature,mechanical properties and tensile fracture surface morphology were investigated.The experimental results show that amorphous alloys with high strength and good ductility as well as good thermal stability can be achieved in Al-La-Y-Ni(Fe)system,when the alloy contains 85—90 at.-% Al and less than 10 at.-% La+Y.The maximum tensile fracture strength(σ_f) and microhardness(HV)are as high as 760 MPa and 294 DPN,respectively.The as- quenched ribbons can be bent 180 degree without fracturing.The dominant factors for formation of amorphous Al-La-Y-Ni(Fe)are the strong attractive interaction among Al, La,Y and a decrease of melting temperature.

热挤压对快速凝固Al-Si-Fe-Cu-Mg合金显微组织及性能的影响

采用单辊旋淬法制备了快速凝固Al-20Si-5Fe-Cu-Mg合金,采用了SEM对其进行观察分析。结果表明,快速凝固能够极大细化Al-20Si-5Fe-Cu-Mg合金组织,抑制Si相及β-Fe相的析出长大,且组织的细化程度呈梯度分布。对快速凝固Al-20Si-5Fe-Cu-Mg合金进行了不同工艺参数的热挤压实验。结果表明,粉末包套热挤压工艺能够使快速凝固Al-20Si-5Fe-Cu-Mg带材合金致密化,当挤压温度为400℃、挤压比为1∶16时,合金获得了较优异的力学性能,其屈服强度和抗拉强度分别达到了456 MPa和805 MPa,压缩率为9.3%。

Machine-learning-assisted prediction of the mechanical properties of Cu–Al alloy

The machine-learning approach was investigated to predict the mechanical properties of Cu–Al alloys manufactured using the powder metallurgy technique to increase the rate of fabrication and characterization of new materials and provide physical insights into their properties.Six algorithms were used to construct the prediction models, with chemical composition and porosity of the compacts chosen as the descriptors.The results show that the sequential minimal optimization algorithm for support vector regression with a puk kernel(SMOreg/puk) model demonstrated the best prediction ability. Specifically, its predictions exhibited the highest correlation coefficient and lowest error among the predictions of the six models. The SMOreg/puk model was subsequently applied to predict the tensile strength and hardness of Cu–Al alloys and provide guidance for composition design to achieve the expected values. With the guidance of the SMOreg/puk model, Cu–12Al–6Ni alloy with a tensile strength(390 MPa) and hardness(HB 139) that reached the expected values was developed.

A STUDY ON MICRO-PLASTIC DEFORMATION BEHAVIOR OF 2024 A1 ALLOY

Dimensional stability properties of hot extruded 2024 Al alloy bar in T4 and T6 aging states and dif- ferent extruded directions were investigated by testing micro-yield strength (MYS), stress relaxation resistance (SRR), and dimensional change in thermal cycling and unloading conditions.The results show that micro-plastic deformation resistance in longitudinal(parallel to the axis of the extruded bar) direction is higher than that in transverse(perpendicular to the axis of the extruded bar) direction. Testing in short-term loading condition MYS value corresponding to micro-plastic strain of 1 *10m^(-5)in longitudinal direction is 1.4 times than that in transverse.Compared with the results of MYS and dimensional change in thermal cycling and unloading conditions, the values in T6 state are higher than that in T4 state. Using TEM the microstructures before micro-plastic deformation were observed.The analyses confirm that stability of thermodynamics condition and dislocation results in dimensional stability of the alloy.

Effect of Y on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg−4Li−3Al alloys

To obtain magnesium alloys with a low density and improved mechanical properties,Y element was added into Mg−4Li−3Al(wt.%)alloys,and the effect of Y content on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties was investigated by using optical microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and tensile tests.The results show that mechanical properties of as-cast Mg−4Li−3Al alloys with Y addition are significantly improved as a result of hot extrusion.The best comprehensive mechanical properties are obtained in hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy,which possesses high ultimate tensile strength(UTS=248 MPa)and elongation(δ=27%).The improvement of mechanical properties of hot-extruded Mg−4Li−3Al−1.5Y alloy was mainly attributed to combined effects of grain refinement,solid solution strengthening and precipitation strengthening.

Mechanical properties of hypereutectic Al-Si alloy by semisolid processing

Semisolid hypereutectic Al Si alloy billets were obtained by electromagnetic stirring, in which microstructure of primary silicon gets rounder and there are a large number of rosette α phases appearing. Compared with conventional gravity die casting alloys, the tensile strength and elongation of semisolid forming hypereutectic Al Si get obviously improved. Change of primary silicon morphology of semisolid hypereutectic Al Si alloy made by electromagnetic stirring is the main reason of better tensile strength, and a large number of rosette α phases precipitation is the main reason of better elongation.

Grain structure and tensile property of Al-Li alloy sheet caused by different cold rolling reduction

The effect of cold rolling reduction(50%-90%)on the grain structures of solutionized 1445 Al-Li alloy sheet at525-575 ℃ was investigated through electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD).Although the solutionization temperature is elevated to 575 ℃,the sheet is not completely recrystallized.The main recrystallization model is subgrain coalescence and growth,and the non-recrystallization is due to the formed nano-sized Al3(Sc,Zr)dispersoids,which pin the grain boundaries,subgrain boundaries and dislocations.With increasing the cold rolling reduction,the fraction and size of the recrystallized grains in the sheet solutionized at525 ℃ are decreased,but the fraction of the subgrains is increased,leading to a decrease in the fraction of the deformed structures.Meanwhile,the number fraction of high-angle boundaries(HABs)is increased.Due to the decreased fraction of the deformed structures and increased fraction of the HABs,the T8-aged 1445 Al-Li alloy sheet displays a decrease trend in the strength and heterogeneity with increasing the cold rolling reduction.At higher solutionization temperature of 575 ℃,the fraction of the recrystallized grains and their size are obviously increased.