scholarly journals Characterization of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of CuCr Alloy Produced by Stir Casting

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Asaad Kadhim Eqal ◽  
Sami Abualnoun Ajeel ◽  
Rabiha S. Yaseen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Chromium Content ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Alloy Castings

The relatively low mechanical properties of pure copper at low and high temperature made it very limited applications. The mechanical properties of the copper can be improved by adding a small amount of elements such as Cr. This work consists of four CuCr alloy castings (0.3, 0.8, 1.2 and 1.5%) by using the stir casting method in an argon atmosphere. Then, the heat treatment was done for these alloys which included solution treatment and aging. Heat treatment was treated at 980 ° C for 1 hour, then water-quenching, followed by an aging treatment at 480 ° C for 2.4 and 6 hours. The Optical Microscopy and the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with  (EDS) were used to study the microscopic structure of the produced alloys. The results showed that the mechanical properties of copper increased with increasing chromium content. The microstructure of the castings consist of  the dendiritic structure, columinar and segregation. It has been also indicated that after heat treatment and aging, the microstructure changed to fine grains and the clusters disappeared. XRD showed a α-Cu phase and a small amount of CrO2 in microstructures. The highest value of hardness and the ultimate tensile were 101 Hv and 239.12 MPa, respectively. They were achieved at 1.5wt% addition of Cr at 480oC and 4hrs aging

scholarly journals Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of AZ80 Mg Alloy during Annular Channel Angular Extrusion Process and Heat Treatment

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xi Zhao ◽  
Shuchang Li ◽  
Fafa Yan ◽  
Zhimin Zhang ◽  
Yaojin Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Microstructure Evolution ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Annular Channel ◽  
Mg Alloy ◽  
Strengthening Effect ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Angular Extrusion

Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of AZ80 Mg alloy during annular channel angular extrusion (350 °C) and heat treatment with varying parameters were investigated, respectively. The results showed that dynamic recrystallization of Mg grains was developed and the dendritic eutectic β-Mg17Al12 phases formed during the solidification were broken into small β-phase particles after hot extrusion. Moreover, a weak texture with two dominant peaks formed owing to the significant grain refinement and the enhanced activation of pyramidal <c + a> slip at relative high temperature. The tension tests showed that both the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of the extruded alloy were dramatically improved owing to the joint strengthening effect of fine grain and β-phase particles as compared with the homogenized sample. The solution treatment achieved the good plasticity of the alloy resulting from the dissolution of β-phases and the development of more equiaxed grains, while the direct-aging process led to poor alloy elongation as a result of residual eutectic β-phases. After solution and aging treatment, simultaneous bonding strength and plasticity of the alloy were achieved, as a consequence of dissolution of coarse eutectic β-phases and heterogeneous precipitation of a large quantity of newly formed β-phases with both the morphologies of continuous and discontinuous precipitates.

Influence of Graphite Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum-Boron Carbide Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 845 ◽  
pp. 398-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chinnasamy Muthazhagan ◽  
A. Gnanavelbabu ◽  
G.B. Bhaskar ◽  
K. Rajkumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Boron Carbide ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Volume Percentage ◽  
Conventional Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminium Metal

This paper deals with the mechanical properties in conventional heat treatment of Al (6061)-B4C-Graphite. Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) is fabricated through two step stir casting method. The composites were fabricated with various volume percentage levels as Aluminium reinforced with (5, 10 &15%) Boron Carbide and (5,10 & 15%) of Graphite. Fabricated composites were subjected to conventional heat treatment for enhancing the mechanical properties. Influences of Graphite reinforcement on mechanical properties of Aluminum-Boron carbide composites were analyzed. The microstructure studies were also carried out. It is observed that increasing the graphite content within the aluminum matrix results in significant decrease in ductility, hardness, ultimate tensile strength. The addition of boron carbide conversely increased the hardness of the composites.

Effect of Heat Treatment Hardness of Al-Cu-Mg-Li-Zr, Al-Mg-Si and and Al-Mg-Zn Alloys-Experimental Correlation Using Factorial DOE and ANOVA Methods

2014 ◽  
Vol 881-883 ◽  
pp. 1317-1329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud M. Tash ◽  
Saleh Alkahtani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Cold Work ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Fractional Factorial ◽  
Statistical Design Of Experiments ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Zn Alloys

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of heat treatment on the aging and mechanical behavior of Al-Cu-Mg-Li-Zr , Al-Mg-Si and and Al-Mg-Zn alloys (8090 , 6082 and 7075). The effect of cold work after solution treatment, aging parameters (time and temperature) on the microstructure and mechanical properties were studied. Attempts are made to determine the combined effect of cold work and aging treatment on the hardness, UTS and microstructure for these alloys. By study the impact of different heat treatments for Al-Mg-Si alloys (6082), Al-Cu-Mg-Li-Zr (8090) and Al-Mg-Zn (7075) aluminum alloys on the hardness and mechanical properties, it is possible to determine conditions necessary to achieve better mechanical properties and the maximum levels of hardness and values corresponding to those considered suitable for commercial applications of these alloys.Design of Experiment (DOE) method in Minitab is used to measure the impact of various factors and how they relate. Correlation between the hardness and different metallurgical factors for these alloys at both quantitative and qualitative are investigated and analysed. A statistical design of experiments (DOE) approach using fractional factorial design was applied to determine the influence of controlling variables of cold work and heat treatment parameters and any interactions between them on the hardness of the above alloys. A mathematical model is developed to relate the alloy hardness with the different metallurgical parameters to acquire an understanding of the effects of these variables and their interactions on the hardness of wrought Al-alloys. It is noticed that cold work, following solution treatment, accelerates the precipitation rate leading to a rise in strength

Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in ZK60 Alloy Sheet

2007 ◽  
Vol 567-568 ◽  
pp. 361-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suk Bong Kang ◽  
Jae Hyung Cho ◽  
Hyoung Wook Kim ◽  
Y.M Jin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Growth Direction ◽  
Warm Rolling ◽  
Alloy Sheet ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Zk60 Alloy ◽  
Hardness Values

The sheet of ZK60 alloy with a thickness of 1mm was prepared from a casting ingot followed by homogenization and warm-rolling. Variations in microstructure and mechanical properties of ZK60 alloy sheets were investigated during T6 treatment. Especially artificial aging after solution heat treatment affected both precipitates distribution and mechanical properties with aging treatment. Variations of mechanical properties were related to precipitates, i.e. rod-shaped ( 1 β ′ ) or disc shaped ( 2 β ′ ) particles. Around the peak of hardness values, regularly distributed rod-shaped ( 1 β ′ ) precipitates were found. The rod-shaped ( 1 β ′ ) precipitates were oriented with a growth direction of [0001]. When over-aged, rod-shaped ( 1 β ′ ) precipitates were expected to decrease and the density of disc-shaped ( 2 β ′ ) precipitates to change. The rod-shaped ( 1 β ′ ) precipitates mainly consist of {Mg, Zn}, while disc-shaped ( 2 β ′ ) precipitates, {Mg, Zn, Zr} or {Mg, Zn}. In this study the optimum T6 treatment was determined as solution treatment at 430 °C for 6 hours and subsequently aging treatment at 175 °C for 18 hours. At this T6 condition the tensile strength, yield strength and elongation are 321MPa, 280MPa and 16%, respectively.

The Effect of Aging Heat Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Cu-Al-Fe-(x) Alloys

2011 ◽  
Vol 467-469 ◽  
pp. 257-262
Author(s):  
Guo Fa Mi ◽  
Jin Zhi Zhang ◽  
Hai Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Aging Time ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Electric Resistance ◽  
Suitable Heat Treatment ◽  
Ni Alloy

Alloys were produced by casting of Cu-Al-Fe-Be and Cu-Al-Fe-Ni aluminum bronzes and aged. The microstructures and mechanical properties were evaluated. The results indicated that solution and aging treatment can significantly improve the plasticity of Cu-Al-Fe-Be and Cu-Al-Fe-Ni, while the strength and hardness remained in the quenched level. Extending the aging time can effectively enhance the mechanical properties of alloys, and the longer the aging time, the higher the electric resistance of alloys. According to the results, the mechanical properties of the Cu-Al-Fe-Be alloy can be improved remarkably by solution treatment for 120 min at 950°C, followed by aging treatment for 120 min at 350°C, and quenched. While the most suitable heat treatment for the Cu-Al-Fe-Ni alloy was solution treatment 120 min at 950°C, followed by aging for 120 min at 450°C, and quenched. The experimental result also suggested that the Cu-Al-Fe-Be alloy possessed higher hardness and tensile strength compared to the Cu-Al-Fe-Ni alloy.

Characterization of Al-Si-Mg/Al2O3 Nanocomposite Produced by Stir Casting Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 827 ◽  
pp. 294-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Zulfia ◽  
J. Salahuddin ◽  
Hafeizh E. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Stir Casting ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Nano Particle ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Porosity Level

Al-Si-Mg reinforced with Al2O3 nano particles have been made by stir casting method. The vortex produced by stirrer is to distribute the Al2O3 nano particles in the molten aluminium. The volume fraction of Al2O3 nano particles was varied from 0.5, 1, 2, 3, to 5 Vf%, while the addition of magnesium was 3 Vf% as wetting agent to improve the wettability between Al2O3 nano particle and Al-Si-Mg matrix. The effect of Al2O3 on characteristic of Al-Si-Mg composites was studied. It is found that the presence of Al2O3nano particle led to significant improve in mechanical properties, especially at addition of 0.5 Vf% Al2O3. The ultimate tensile strength reached to 154 MPa with 10.24 % elongation, while the hardness reached to 37.7 HRB followed by decrement in wear rate. The porosity level tend to increase with increasing of Al2O3 and caused decrement in mechanical properties.

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.

scholarly journals Effects of Silicon and Heat-Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Biomedical Ti-39Nb-6Zr Alloy

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 268
Author(s):  
Ji-Hoon Jang ◽  
Dong-Geun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Shielding Effect ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tissue Reactions

The cytotoxic tissue reactions of alloying elements (Al, V) of Ti-6Al-4V have been reported, whereas the Ti-39Nb-6Zr (TNZ40) alloy developed by adding β-phase stabilizing elements is known to have no cytotoxicity and exhibits excellent biocompatibility. In addition, there is a slight modulus difference between the TNZ40 alloy and human bones as the elastic modulus of the TNZ40 alloy is very low. This can inhibit detrimental effects such as osteoblast loss due to a stress-shielding effect. In this study, various Si contents were added and heat treatment under various conditions was performed to control the microstructure and mechanical properties of the TNZ40 alloy. In the β-type titanium alloy, the ω phase is commonly observed by quenching from the solution-treatment or aging-treatment temperature. These ω precipitates can typically increase the elastic modulus, hardness, and embrittlement of the β-type titanium alloy, which are important to control this phase. The correlation between Si content and precipitation and the effects of solution treatment and aging condition on the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, and hardness, were analyzed.

Characterization of High Strength Cu/Ag Multilayered Composites

1996 ◽  
Vol 451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Zhai ◽  
Dan Kong ◽  
Augusto Morrone ◽  
Fereshteh Ebrahimi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electroless Deposition ◽  
Pure Copper ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Cyanide Solution ◽  
Single Bath ◽  
Multilayered Composites ◽  
Very High

ABSTRACTIn this study, electrodeposition was employed to produce Cu-Ag multilayered nanocomposites using a single-bath cyanide solution. The silver and the copper layers were applied by electroless deposition and galvanostatic electrodeposition methods, respectively. The as-deposited composite showed a very high strength, which was increased upon annealing at 104°C. Annealing at 149°C caused the strength to drop to a level comparable to the strength of electrodeposited pure copper specimens. In this paper, the effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties and structure of Cu-Ag multilayered nanocomposites is discussed.

Effects of Hot Extrusion and Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Microstructures of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

2012 ◽  
Vol 562-564 ◽  
pp. 242-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Tan ◽  
Zhao Ming Liu ◽  
Gao Feng Quan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Annealing Treatment ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Az91 Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Az91 Magnesium

The effects of heat treatment on the microstructure, tensile property and fracture behavior of as-extruded AZ91 magnesium alloy were studied by OM and SEM. The results show that the grain of as-cast AZ91 alloy is refined by extruding and dynamic recrystallization, and the mechanical properties increase obviously. The ductility is significantly enhanced after solution treatment of the as-extruded AZ91 alloy, tensile strength is almost the same before and hardness is significantly reduced after solution treatment and artificial aging treatment. The tensile strength reduced and the ductility is significantly enhanced of as-extruded AZ91 magnesium alloy after annealing processes. The fracture surface of as-extruded AZ91 magnesium alloy has the mixture of ductile and brittle characteristic. But after T6 or annealing treatment, its dimple number increases evidently.

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