scholarly journals Mechanical Properties Enhancement of Al-Si-Cu-Fe Alloy Through Aging Treatment Variations

Metalurgi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Moch Iqbal Zaelana Muttahar ◽  
Shinta Virdhian ◽  
Purbaja Adi Putra ◽  
Dagus Resmana Djuanda ◽  
Eva Afrilinda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Artificial Aging ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment

Al-Si alloys are being widely used as main engine components replacing iron in several parts in the automotive industry. Some of its mechanical properties were a reference in its alloy utilization. In this research, the heat treatment carried out on the specimen included solid solution treatment and the artificial aging process for aluminium alloys. Test pieces were heated on the furnace with a solid solution treatment process at 540 ° C with holding time around 5 hours and quenched at 60 °C with water quenchant, followed by 3 different aging treatment which included single-stage aging, artificial aging with pre-aged, and double stage aging. Tests carried out by hardness test, tensile strength test, impact test, metallographic and Scanning Electron Microscopy-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) observations. The results of this research showed the differences in phase constituent and morphology microconstituents due to variations of aging. The difference of each treatment could be seen in the morphology of the precipitate that is dispersed, rounded and needle-like shaped, this phase can influence the mechanical properties of Al-Si-Cu alloys. The results of mechanical testing show the highest hardness was obtained by double stage aging treatment 161.27 HRB. The highest tensile strength occurs in specimens with a single-stage aging treatment of 202.56 MPa. The highest impact resistance occurred in samples with the pre-aging treatment of 18.6 J.

Effects of Solid-Solution Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of HIP Treated Alloy 718

2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 1315-1318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih Hsien Chang ◽  
Shih Chin Lee ◽  
Kuo Tsung Huang ◽  
Cheng Liang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thin Sheet ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Alloy 718 ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Treatment Parameter

The aim of this study is to explore alloy 718 that treated at an optimal HIP process, and then imposed various solid-solution temperatures and aging treatment. The experimental results indicated that Laves and δ precipitations obviously appeared within the grain boundary, under HIP treatment and lower solid-solution temperatures (940°C), which would result in poor mechanical properties. However, Laves and δ phase can be completely dissolved at 1020°C 1 hour solid-solution treatment. The tensile strength was increased to 1331.5 MPa, and elongation reached up to 6.1% under a 1020°C solid-solution and aging treatment. Increasing the solid-solution temperature to 1060°C would cause parts of the NbC to dissolve, thus a large number of the thin sheet-shaped NbC would appear in the solid-solution and aging specimen. The yield stress is slight increase, but a lot of NbC precipitations will result in the decreasing tensile strength (1298.8 MPa) and elongation (5.4%). As a result, the optimal solid-solution treatment parameter of alloy 718 is 1020°C for 1-hour.

Influence of Yttrium and Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of AM60 Alloy

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 1319-1325
Author(s):  
Zheng Tian ◽  
Zhan Yi Cao ◽  
Jian Meng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Hardness Measurement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Yttrium Addition

The effect of yttrium addition and heat treatment on the mechanical properties and microstructure of AM60 magnesium alloy have been investigated using X-ray phase analysis, microstructure investigation, tensile test, hardness measurement and fracture surfaces analysis. The results showed that the mechanical properties of the alloys were obviously improved with the addition of yttrium no more than 1.0%. The reinforcement of the alloys resulted from the appearance of Al2Y phase. After solid-solution treatment (T4), the Mg17Al12 phase almost dissolved in Mg matrix, but the rare earth compounds Al2Y phase was rather stable. The ultimate tensile strength σb was improved, but the yield strength σ0.2 and elongation δ were only slightly changed. After solid-solution + aging treatment (T6), the Mg17Al12 phase precipitated again and their morphology was changed. The yield strength σ0.2 was improved.

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of AJ62 Magnesium Alloy with Y and Nd Elements

2011 ◽  
Vol 686 ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
Xu Ning ◽  
Wei Dong Xie ◽  
Chun Mei Dang ◽  
Xiao Dong Peng ◽  
Yan Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Microstructures And Mechanical Properties

A series of Mg-6Al-2Sr-1.5Y-xNd (x=0, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2) alloy samples were prepared and their microstructures were observed and mechanical properties were measured. The existing forms of Y and Nd were studied. The effects of Y and Nd on microstructure and mechanical properties of AJ62 alloy were investigated. The results show that the main existing forms of Y and Nd in AJ62 alloy are Al2Y and Al2Nd. The combined addition of rare earth Y and Nd can refine α-Mg matrix obviously and reduce the amount of the β-Mg17Al12phases; after solid solution treatment, the tensile strength of the alloys rise first and fall later with increasing content of Nd. When the content of Nd is about 0.6%wt, the values of tensile strengthes are up to the maximum both at room temperature and at 448 K.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg Alloy Welded Joints Using Homogeneous Welding Wire

2013 ◽  
Vol 712-715 ◽  
pp. 647-650
Author(s):  
Hao Wang ◽  
Chang Shu He ◽  
Hong Jun Zhang ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Xiang Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Welded Joints ◽  
Artificial Aging ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
Welding Wire ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Treatment Conditions

A novel Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg welding wire was successfully produced via DC casting, extrusion, roll die drawing and hole die drawing. An investigation was performed on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded joints using the as-produced special filler wire in different solid solution and artificial aging treatment conditions. The results showed that the as-produced Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg welding wire was an ideal special wire of the Al-12.7Si-0.7Mg wrought alloy and the homogeneous welded joints proved to be heat-treatable. Solid solution treatment and artificial aging treatment had significant influence on the microstructure, microhardness and tensile properties of the as-welded joints. A transformation of microstructures from a coarse structure to a fine structure occurred in the welded joints after the heat treatment. The microhardness and the strength of the joints increased remarkably as the solution temperature and aging time increased.

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Mg-3Zn-0.5Er-0.5Al Alloy

2015 ◽  
Vol 816 ◽  
pp. 446-450
Author(s):  
Xiao Bing Zheng ◽  
Wen Bo Du ◽  
Ke Liu ◽  
Zhao Hui Wang ◽  
Shu Bo Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Mass Fraction ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Solution Treated ◽  
Quaternary Phase ◽  
The Matrix

The microstructure evolution of the Mg-3Zn-0.5Er-0.5Al (mass fraction, %) alloy under the different condition was investigated. The results showed that as-cast Mg-3Zn-0.5Er-0.5Al alloy mainly consisted of primary large irregular Mg4Zn7 phase and needlelike (Mg, Zn, Er, Al) quaternary phase. Mg4Zn7 phase almost dissolved into the matrix after solid solution treatment at 400 oC for 10 h, while the (Mg, Zn, Er, Al) quaternary phase still existed. The solution treated alloy was extruded at 250 °C. The ultimate tensile strength of the as-extruded alloy was approximately 268 MPa and the YTS was approximately 163 MPa companying with an elongation of 28%. The tensile strength of the as-extruded alloy improved obviously, which was mainly attributed to the grain refinement.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Al-13Si-5Cu-2Ni Alloy

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 688
Author(s):  
Zhi-Fa Wang ◽  
Tian-Jing Miao ◽  
Shu-Qing Kou ◽  
Shuang Zhang ◽  
Feng Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Cast Alloy ◽  
Eutectic Silicon ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Solution Treatment Temperature ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Microstructures And Mechanical Properties

An experimental investigation was carried out to study the effects of solid solution treatment and aging treatment on the microstructures and mechanical properties of an Al-13Si-5Cu-2Ni alloy. The results show that the size of eutectic silicon decreased with solid solution treatment temperature increasing until 510 °C. Subsequently, the eutectic silicon size continued to increase as the temperature increased to 520 °C. Initially, the acicular eutectic silicon of the as-cast alloy was 10.1 μm in size. After the solid solution treatment at 510 °C, the eutectic silicon size was reduced to 6.5 μm. The θ′ phase is the main strengthening phase in the alloy, therefore, the effect of aging treatment on θ′ phases was explored. As the aging time increased, the diameter, length, and fraction volume of the θ′ phases were found to increase. The main reason for the improved performance of this alloy following heat treatment is the passivation spheroidization of the silicon phase and Orowan strengthening due to the θ′ phases. The optimal tensile strength of an Al-13Si-5Cu-2Ni alloy was obtained after solid solution treatment at 510 °C for 8 h followed by an aging treatment at 165 °C for 8 h. Therefore, this work has great significance for promoting the application of Al alloys at high temperatures.

scholarly journals Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behaviors of Al–Li–Cu–Mg–Ag–Zn Alloys

Materials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 443
Author(s):  
Mingdong Wu ◽  
Daihong Xiao ◽  
Xinkai Wang ◽  
Lanping Huang ◽  
Wensheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Isothermal Aging ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Water Quenching ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Behaviors ◽  
Treatment Water

Combined with microstructure characterization and properties tests, the effects of Zn contents on the mechanical properties, corrosion behaviors, and microstructural evolution of extruded Al–Li–Cu–Mg–Ag alloys were investigated. The results show that the increase in Zn contents can accelerate hardening kinetics and improve the hardness of peak-aged alloys. The Zn-added alloys present non-recrystallization characteristics combined with partially small recrystallized grains along the grain boundaries, while the T1 phase with finer dimension and higher number density could explain the constantly increasing tensile strength. In addition, increasing Zn contents led to a lower corrosion current density and a shallower maximum intergranular corrosion depth, thus improving the corrosion resistance of the alloys. Zn addition, distributed in the central layer of T1 phases, not only facilitates the precipitation of more T1 phases but also reduces the corrosion potential difference between the T1 phase and the matrix. Therefore, adding 0.57 wt.% Zn to the alloy has an excellent combination of tensile strength and corrosion resistance. The properties induced by Zn under the T8 temper (solid solution treatment + water quenching + 5% pre-strain+ isothermal aging), however, are not as apparent as the T6 temper (solid solution treatment + water quenching + isothermal aging).

Effects of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Rolled AM50+xCa Magnesium Alloys

2005 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 257-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianguo Peng ◽  
Qu Dong Wang ◽  
Man Ping Liu ◽  
Yongjun Chen ◽  
Wen Jiang Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Magnesium Alloys ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Secondary Phase ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties

Effects of solution and aging treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of rolled AM50+xCa alloys(x=0, 1, 2 wt. %) were studied. The results indicated that, with increasing solution time i, the secondary phase Mg17Al12 was dissolved into the Mg matrix and Al2Ca became thinner and shorter, then gradually broken and spheroidized.With an increase of aging time, Mg17Al12 precipitated from the Mg matrix in the form of particles and Al2Ca changed a little. After solution treatment, hardness and tensile properties of the alloy’s decreased. After the aging treatment, the alloy’s hardness increased first and decreased later while the tensile properties increased little. The solution and aging treatment can increase the ductility of AM50 and AM50+1Ca alloys. For AM50+2Ca alloy, the ductility increased after solid solution treatment and decreased after aging treatment.

Study of Solid Solution Treatment on Spray Deposited 7A04 Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 217-219 ◽  
pp. 1853-1856
Author(s):  
Rui Ming Su ◽  
Ying Dong Qu ◽  
Run Xia Li ◽  
Rong De Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Solid Solution Treatment ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Better Than

The Al-Zn-Mg-Cu (7A04) alloys were prepared by using the method of spraying deposition and the hot extrusion. The effects of two-stage solid solution treatment and single solid solution treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of spray deposited 7A04 alloy were investigated. The microstructure and mechanical properties were observed and tested by optical microscopy, SEM, X-ray diffraction and other methods. It is indicated that the two-stage solid solution treatment is better than the single. After the two-stage solid solution, the sizes of recrystallization grains were small and a lot of precipitations were dissolved. And the microstructure was nice by ageing treatment. The tensile strength and elongation of the alloy can respectively reach 740MPa and 5.8 percent by the two-stage solid solution (at 450°C for 1 hour and 475°C for 2 hours) and the aging treatment.

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