The effect of grain structure on the corrosion resistance of 7050 aluminum alloy

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (01n03) ◽  
pp. 1940011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Sun ◽  
Ming-An Chen ◽  
Yun-Lai Deng

Multi-direction isothermal forging of 7050 aluminum alloy at 103s1 strain rate and temperature of 3000C are observed. EBSD is used to characterize the grain structure, and the Vickers hardness and intergranular corrosion (IGC) properties are tested. The results of EBSD indicate that the sub-grains increase and the grain size decreases gradually as the pass of isothermal forging increases. The volume fraction of sub-grain has great effect on the corrosion resistance. The more sub-grains are included in the grain structure, the better the corrosion resistance and the mechanical properties. The grain size also influences the corrosion resistance, and the decreasing of the grain size is adverse to the corrosion resistance but is good for mechanical properties.

Author(s):  
Xiuqin Kuang ◽  
Ruilei Li ◽  
Qingqing Ji ◽  
Junjie Jiang ◽  
Man Jin

The effects of retrogression and re-aging(RRA) heat treatment on the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Al-7.95Zn-1.84Mg-0.65Cu aluminum alloy were investigated by hardness and tensile tests, as well as intergranular corrosion and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the Al-7.95Zn-1.84Mg-0.65Cu alloy can obtain better hardness than the single-stage peak aging (T6) process after RRA process (120℃/24 h+200℃/10 min+120℃/24 h). At the same time, the tensile strength is 528.37 MPa, with 13.73% elongation and 29.4% increase in strong plastic product. The electrical conductivity is 40.47% IACS, the intergranular corrosion depth is only 59.43 μm, and the exfoliation corrosion grade is EA. The test results of transmission electron microscopy showed that the η' phase with larger size, greater strengthening effect and more obvious contrast is found in the alloy crystal after RRA treatment, and grain boundary precipitates (GBPs) become more discrete and coarser and precipitation-free precipitated zone (PFZ) becomes wider.


2013 ◽  
Vol 275-277 ◽  
pp. 2176-2181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Liang Sun ◽  
Ze Wen Huang ◽  
De Gui Zhu

The effect of isothermal forging on microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti-44Al-4Nb-4Zr-0.2Si-1B alloys were investigated by means of BSE, TEM, tensile and the high cycle fatigue test at room temperature. The results showed that the lamellar thickness and volume fraction of equiaxed γ phases and B2+ω phases decreased, the grain size and volume fraction of lamellar α2+γ colonies was raised after isothermal forging. The lamellar was bending. The tensile strength and yield strength was increased by 80MPa although the total elongation hardly changed. The fatigue limit was increased by 230MPa. The effect of boride, lamellar thickness and B2+ω phases on the mechanical properties were studied.


2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Zielinska ◽  
J. Sieniawski

Superalloy René 77 is very wide used for turbine blades, turbine disks of aircraft engines which work up to 1050°C. These elements are generally produced by the investment casting method. Turbine blades produced by conventional precision casting methods have coarse and inhomogeneous grain structure. Such a material often does not fulfil basic requirements, which concern mechanical properties for the stuff used in aeronautical engineering. The incorporation of controlled grain size improved mechanical properties. This control of grain size in the casting operation was accomplished by the control of processing parameters such as casting temperature, mould preheating temperature, and the use of grain nucleates in the face of the mould. For nickel and cobalt based superalloys, it was found that cobalt aluminate (CoAl2O4) has the best nucleating effect. The objective of this work was to determine the influence of the inoculant’s content (cobalt aluminate) in the surface layer of the ceramic mould on the microstructure and mechanical properties at high temperature of nickel based superalloy René 77. For this purpose, the ceramic moulds were made with different concentration of cobalt aluminate in the primary slurry was from 0 to 10% mass. in zirconium flour. Stepped and cylindrical samples were casted for microstructure and mechanical examinations. The average grain size of the matrix ( phase), was determined on the stepped samples. The influence of surface modification on the grain size of up to section thickness was considered. The microstructure investigations with the use of light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) enable to examine the influence of the surface modification on the morphology of ’ phase and carbides precipitations. Verification of the influence of CoAl2O4 on the mechanical properties of castings were investigated on the basis of results obtained form creep tests.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  

Abstract Kaiser Aluminum alloy KA62 (Tennalum alloy KA62) is a lead-free alternative to 6262. It offers good machinability and corrosion resistance and displays good acceptance of coatings (anodize response). It can be used in place of 6262 because its physical and mechanical properties are equivalent to those of 6262 (see Alloy Digest Al-361, September 1999). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: AL-362. Producer or source: Tennalum, A Division of Kaiser Aluminum.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (11) ◽  

Abstract UNS A96061 is a wrought precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloy having excellent resistance to corrosion and good mechanical properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-292. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (9) ◽  

Abstract 850.0 ALUMINUM Alloy can be considered the general purpose light metal bearing alloy. Its good thermal conductivity keeps operating temperatures low. It has high ductility. In many applications it has been found to be superior to steel backed bearings. 852.0 ALUMINUM Alloy has higher mechanical properties making it suitable for heavier load and higher temperature applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as heat treating and machining. Filing Code: Al-290. Producer or source: Federated Bronze Products Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  

Abstract ALZ 321 is an austenitic stainless steel with good cold formability, corrosion resistance, toughness, and mechanical properties. The addition of titanium improves the resistance to intergranular corrosion in welds and slower cooling sections. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: SS-821. Producer or source: ALZ nv.


2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110294
Author(s):  
Khaled Abd El-Aziz ◽  
Emad M Ahmed ◽  
Abdulaziz H Alghtani ◽  
Bassem F Felemban ◽  
Hafiz T Ali ◽  
...  

Aluminum alloys are the most essential part of all shaped castings manufactured, mainly in the automotive, food industry, and structural applications. There is little consensus as to the precise relationship between grain size after grain refinement and corrosion resistance; conflicting conclusions have been published showing that reduced grain size can decrease or increase corrosion resistance. The effect of Al–5Ti–1B grain refiner (GR alloy) with different percentages on the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy (Al–Mg–Si) was studied. The average grain size is determined according to the E112ASTM standard. The compressive test specimens were made as per ASTM: E8/E8M-16 standard to get their compressive properties. The bulk hardness using Vickers hardness testing machine at a load of 50 g. Electrochemical corrosion tests were carried out in 3.5 % NaCl solution using Autolab Potentiostat/Galvanostat (PGSTAT 30).The grain size of the Al–Mg–Si alloy was reduced from 82 to 46 µm by the addition of GR alloy. The morphology of α-Al dendrites changes from coarse dendritic structure to fine equiaxed grains due to the addition of GR alloy and segregation of Ti, which controls the growth of primary α-Al. In addition, the mechanical properties of the Al–Mg–Si alloy were improved by GR alloy addition. GR alloy addition to Al–Mg–Si alloy produced fine-grained structure and better hardness and compressive strength. The addition of GR alloy did not reveal any marked improvements in the corrosion properties of Al–Mg–Si alloy.


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