6XXX Alloys: Chemical Composition and Heat Treatment

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grażyna Mrówka-Nowotnik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Chinese Script ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
Cu Content ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Additional Phase

Analysis of the influence of chemical composition, crystallization process and heat treatment on the phase constituents’ morphology, and mechanical properties and crack resistance of 6xxx Al alloys were conducted. The alloys with low Mg and Si content (6063) in the as-cast state are characterized by presence of Si particles and primary intermetallic phases: α-Al8Fe2Si, β-Al5FeSi, β-Mg2Si, and α-Al(FeMn)Si. Higher Mg, Si, and Mn content (6005 and 6082) leads to separation of additional phase particles: Al6Fe, Al6Mn, and Al12(FeMn)Mg3Si6, whereas high Cu content (6061—0.35% and 6066—0.95%, respectively) is responsible for precipitation of additional phase particles: Q-Al5Cu2Mg8Si6 and θ-Al2Cu. It has been established that homogenization results in total dissolution of the θ-Al2Cu and Q-Al5Cu2Mg8Si6 primary phases and partial dissolution of β-Mg2Si. Needle-like and Chinese-script α-Al8Fe2Si and β-Al5FeSi were transformed into spheroidal α-Al(FeMn)Si particles. The maximal consolidation of the 6xxx alloys is a result of precipitation of metastable particles, the transient βʺ, βʹ, and Qʹ/θʹ phases (6061 alloy) with high dispersion. The highest mechanical properties were achieved after holding in the temperature of 565°C/6 h, supersaturated in water, and aging at 175°C/10–20 h (T6). The decohesion process in the presence of tensile stresses in the room temperature proceeds through nucleation, the growth and joining of the voids, as well as the cracking of the primary and secondary large-sized intermetallic phase particles. The increase of deformation temperature up to 300°C causes the changes of the nucleation source and joining of voids—it occurs mainly along the matrix–particle interface.

scholarly journals ADI after Austenitising from Intercritical Temperature

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
A. Kowalskia ◽  
S. Kluska-Nawarecka ◽  
K. Regulski
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Ductile Iron ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
Plastic Properties ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Different Temperatures

Abstract ADI subjected to austenitising at intercritical temperatures contains in its matrix the precipitates of pre-eutectoid ferrite. Studies were carried out on the ductile iron of the following chemical composition: C = 3,80%, Si = 2,30%, Mn = 0,28%, P = 0,060%, S = 0,010%, Mg = 0,065%, Ni = 0,60%, Cu = 0,70%, Mo = 0,21% This cast iron was austenitised at three different temperatures, i.e. 800, 815 and 830oC and austempered at 360 and 380oC. For each variant of the cast iron heat treatment, the mechanical properties, i.e. YS, TS, EL and Hardness, were measured, and structure of the matrix was examined. Higher plastic properties were obtained owing to the presence of certain amount of pre-eutectoid ferrite. The properties were visualised using fuzzy logic model in a MATLAB. software.

scholarly journals Influence of Copper Addition in AlSi7MgCu Alloy on Microstructure Development and Tensile Strength Improvement

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1623
Author(s):  
Davor Stanić ◽  
Zdenka Zovko Brodarac ◽  
Letian Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Complex Geometry ◽  
Equilibrium Phase ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Chinese Script ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Copper Addition ◽  
Solidification Sequence ◽  
Wide Range

Commercial AlSi7Mg alloy represents the usual choice for complex geometry casting production. The market imperative to improve mechanical properties imposed the design of new chemical composition of AlSi7MgCu alloy with high content of Cu (up to 1.435 wt.%). This represents a challenge in order to achieve advanced properties. The interaction of a number of alloying (Si, Mg, Cu) and trace elements (Fe, Mn) influenced a wide range of complex reactions occurring and therefore leading to intermetallic phase precipitation. The characterization of novel chemical composition interaction and its solidification sequence was achieved by modelling an equilibrium phase diagram, simultaneously performing both thermal analysis and metallographic investigations. Copper influence was indicated in the whole solidification process starting with infiltration in modified Chinese script phase Al15(Fe,Mn,Cu)3Si2, beside common intermetallic Al5FeSi. Copper addition encourages formation of compact complex intermetallic phases Al5Cu2Mg8Si6 and Al8(Fe,Mn,Cu)Mg3Si6. Solidification ended with secondary eutectic αAl + Al2Cu + βSi. Microstructure investigation allows volume reconstruction of the microstructure and distribution of particular phases. Chemical compositions enriched in copper content and developed microstructural constituent through solidification sequence of AlSi7MgCu alloy contribute to a significant increase in mechanical properties already in an as-cast state.

scholarly journals Study of Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Mercedes-Benz and Local Radiator Material

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Usman Sudjadi ◽  
Rahmad Jayadiningrat ◽  
Erwan Hermawan ◽  
Agus Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Heat Treatment Process ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Binding Material ◽  
The Matrix

            Indonesia has the capability to produced local products such as vehicle radiators. Many studied were carried out to characterize the radiator material. But it still needs to compare local products and imported products. This study carried mechanical properties and microstructure analysis for Marcedes Benz's core radiator and local radiator. The tools used in this study are microhardness tools, optical microscopes, and XRF. The result shows that the Mercedes-Benz radiator binding material before the heat treatment process, using an optical microscope shows the invisible results of a collection of atoms and the matrix and grain boundaries. On local radiator material, Not yet seen the collection of atoms and matrix and grain boundaries. White grains of Mercedes Benz radiator material is more abundant than local radiator materials. Chemical composition test results are; local radiator material content is dominated by three elements Ca (26.3%), Zn (44.4%) and Cu (13.9%) Cu (2.48%), Fe (45.15%), and Mn (44.88%). The German Mercedes-Benz element contents are; Fe (28.7), Mn (27.5), Ca (39.2). The hardness of the Mercedes-Benz radiator before heating is 43.4 HV, after being heated 39.2 HV. The hardness local radiator material before heating 43.5 HV and after heating 38.2 HV.

Permanent Mold Casting Practice and Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thin-Sectioned ADI Casting

2007 ◽  
Vol 26-28 ◽  
pp. 531-534
Author(s):  
B.M. Moon ◽  
Bong Hwan Kim ◽  
Je Sik Shin ◽  
Sang Mok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Ductile Cast Iron ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Permanent Mold ◽  
Permanent Mold Casting ◽  
Treatment Practice ◽  
Mold Casting ◽  
Si Content

For thin-walled casting development of austempered ductile iron (ADI), permanent mold casting and accompanied heat treatment practice were systematically investigated to suppress and/or remove chill defects of ductile cast iron (DCI) with various thickness of 2 to 9 mm and to ensure mechanical properties of the final ADI casting. Si content was increased up to 3.8% to reduce the chill formation tendency under a high cooling rate. The residual Mg content remarkably affected the nodule count, while the nodule size and spherodization were proven to have weak relationships. Austenitizing process followed by austempering was very sensitive to chemical compositions (Si and Sn) and heat treatment temperature. As a practical application, the steel bar coupler for a structural frame was tried to produce without subsequent machining.

Crystallization behavior, Al-Ce intermetallic formation, and microstructure refinement of near-eutectic Al–Si alloys by rare-earth element additions

2020 ◽  
Vol 111 (11) ◽  
pp. 938-952
Author(s):  
Bo Chi ◽  
Zhiming Shi ◽  
Cunquan Wang ◽  
Liming Wang ◽  
Hao Lian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Rare Earth Element ◽  
Crystallization Behavior ◽  
Earth Element ◽  
Microstructural Refinement ◽  
Preferential Growth ◽  
Intermetallic Formation ◽  
The Matrix

Abstract Near-eutectic Al-Si alloys have low strength and high brittleness because of the presence of many eutectic b-Si flakes, needle-like Al-Fe-Si intermetallics, and coarse α-Al grains. This study disclosed the effects of cerium-rich RE (rare earth) element modification on orientation characters of crystals, formation of Al-Ce compounds, and microstructural refinement to improve the microstructure and mechanical properties of the alloys. The RE addition depressed preferential growth along the close-packed and/or sub-closepacked planes and promoted growth along the non-closepacked planes, in which La and other elements were dissolved into needle-like Al11Ce3 phase. When the temperature decreased, Al11Ce3 was preferentially crystallized from the melts and then devitrified by attaching to the surface of β-Al5FeSi needles. Moreover, many small Al11Ce3 particles were precipitated in the matrix and on the Si surface by a T6 heat treatment. Eutectic β-Si phases were constructed into discontinuous networks, short rods, and even particles by RE additions, which were further transformed into fine nodules following the T6 treatment. α-Al grains and primary β-Al5FeSi needles were simultaneously refined. The addition of 1.0 wt.% REs and subsequent T6 treatment yielded the highest tensile strength, elongation, and hardness of the alloy.

scholarly journals Effect of Cr and W on the Crystallization Process, the Microstructure and Properties of Hypoeutectic Silumin to Pressure Die Casting

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Szymczak ◽  
G. Gumienny ◽  
T. Pacyniak
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Crystallization Process ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Intermetallic Phase ◽  
Small Extent ◽  
Metallographic Analysis ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Dta Studies ◽  
Pressure Die Casting ◽  
Additional Phase

Abstract This article presents the results of studies in the hypoeutectic silumin destined for pressure die casting with the simultaneous addition of chromium and tungsten. The study involved the derivative and thermal analysis of the crystallization process, metallographic analysis and mechanical properties testing. Silumin 226 grade was destined for studies. It is a typical silumin to pressure die casting. AlCr15 and AlW8 preliminary alloys were added to silumin. Its quantity allowed to obtain 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.4% of Cr and W in the tested alloy. Studies of the crystallization process as well as the microstructure of the silumin poured into DTA sampler allowed to state the presence of additional phase containing 0.2% or more Cr and W. It has not occurred in silumin without the addition of above mentioned elements. It is probably the intermetallic phase containing Cr and W. DTA studies have shown this phase crystallizes at a higher temperature range than α (Al) solid solution. In the microstructure of each pressure die casting containing Cr and W the new phases formed. Mechanical properties tests have shown Cr and W additives in silumin in an appropriate amount may increase its tensile strength Rm (about 11%), the yield strength Rp0.2 (about 21%) and to a small extent elongation A.

Microstructure and Mechanical Performance of AZ31-1.7 Wt.% Si Alloy Processed by Cyclic Channel Die Compression

2010 ◽  
Vol 667-669 ◽  
pp. 457-461
Author(s):  
Wei Guo ◽  
Qu Dong Wang ◽  
Man Ping Liu ◽  
Tao Peng ◽  
Xin Tao Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Chinese Script ◽  
Cast State ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mean Grain Size ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
The Mean

Cyclic channel die compression (CCDC) of AZ31-1.7 wt.% Si alloy was performed up to 5 passes at 623 K in order to investigate the microstructure and mechanical properties of compressed alloys. The results show that multi-pass CCDC is very effective to refine the matrix grain and Mg2Si phases. After the alloy is processed for 5 passes, the mean grain size decreases from 300 μm of as-cast to 8 μm. Both dendritic and Chinese script type Mg2Si phases break into small polygonal pieces and distribute uniformly in the matrix. The tensile strength increases prominently from 118 MPa to 216 MPa, whereas the hardness of alloy deformed 5 passes only increase by 8.4% compared with as-cast state.

METAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS BASED ON TITANIUM ALLOYS, REINFORCED WITH REFRACTORY PARTICLES (review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-45
Author(s):  
E.I. Krasnov ◽  
◽  
V.M. Serpova ◽  
L.G. Khodykin ◽  
A.V. Gololobov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Chemical Nature ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Metal Composite Materials

Presents a literature review in the field of methods for strengthening titanium and its alloys by introducing various refractory particles into the matrix. The main problematic issues related to the chemical nature of refractory particles and titanium alloys that arise during hardening are briefly described. The main structural, physical and mechanical properties and morphology of such metal composite materials are described. The dependence of the influence of various refractory particles and their amount, as well as the effect of heat treatment on the physical and mechanical properties of microns based on titanium alloys, is presented.

scholarly journals Austenite Reversion Tempering-Annealing of 4 wt.% Manganese Steels for Automotive Forging Application

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Gramlich ◽  
Robin Emmrich ◽  
Wolfgang Bleck
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Temperature Control ◽  
Annealing Process ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Metastable Austenite ◽  
Quenching And Tempering ◽  
Manganese Steels

New medium Mn steels for forged components, in combination with a new heat treatment, are presented. This new annealing process implies air-cooling after forging and austenite reversion tempering (AC + ART). This leads to energy saving compared to other heat treatments, like quenching and tempering (Q + T) or quenching and partitioning (Q + P). Furthermore, the temperature control of AC + ART is easy, which increases the applicability to forged products with large diameters. Laboratory melts distinguished by Ti, B, Mo contents have been casted and consecutively forged into semi-finished products. Mechanical properties and microstructure have been characterized for the AC and the AC + ART states. The as forged-state shows YS from 900 MPa to 1000 MPa, UTS from 1350 MPa to 1500 MPa and impact toughness from 15 J to 25 J. Through the formation of nanostructured retained metastable austenite an increase in impact toughness was achieved with values from 80 J to 100 J dependent on the chemical composition.

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