scholarly journals Effect of Short T6 Heat Treatment on the Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Different Casting Processes Al-Si-Mg-Cu Alloys

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1450
Author(s):  
Zhong-Qiang Dong ◽  
Jin-Guo Wang ◽  
Zhi-Ping Guan ◽  
Pin-Kui Ma ◽  
Po Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Eutectic Silicon ◽  
Cast State ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Cu Alloys ◽  
Semi Solid

The thermal conductivity of alloys is gradually becoming appreciated. It is often assumed that heat treatment can improve the thermal conductivity of Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloys, but there has been little relevant research. This paper studies the effects of different casting processes and short T6 heat treatment (ST6) on the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloys. The results show that a microstructure with fine α-Al crystal grains can be obtained by semi-solid die casting (SSDC), improving the mechanical properties of the Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloy in the as-cast state. After SSDC, the size and aspect ratio of eutectic silicon can be reduced by ST6 treatment, effectively improving the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of the alloy. Finally, the influence of eutectic silicon on electron transport is analyzed in detail. With the SSDC + ST6 processing technology, Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloys with excellent thermal conductivity and mechanical properties can be obtained.

Effects of Natural Ageing on T6 Heat Treated Rheocasts of 319S Aluminum Alloy

2016 ◽  
Vol 256 ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kang Du ◽  
Qiang Zhu ◽  
Da Quan Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminium Alloys ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Solution Treatment Temperature ◽  
Artificial Ageing ◽  
Natural Ageing ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment ◽  
Semi Solid

T6 heat treatment is an effective method to improve the comprehensive properties of Al-Si-Cu-Mg series aluminium alloys. Solution treatment temperature and time, quench process and media, as well as artificial ageing temperature and time are the key factors to determine mechanical properties. Besides these factors, natural ageing, i.e. the holding time between quenching and the starting of artificial treatment at ambient temperature was observed to be significant affect mechanical properties of the aluminium alloys. This effect on semi solid processed aluminium alloys was lack of investigations as the semi solid process produces T6 treatable and weldable components. The present paper focuses on the change regularity of hardness and precipitate behaviour of semi-solid 319S aluminium alloy under different natural ageing (NA) treatment additional to standard T6. Density and morphology of hardening precipitates are analysed using TEM, and the influence mechanism of NA during T6 heat treatment will be discussed. The results show that NA has a positive influence on mechanical properties of the rheo-cast 319S alloy.

Research on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Evolution of Rheocast and Thixocast 319s Aluminum Alloy

2016 ◽  
Vol 850 ◽  
pp. 802-808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kang Du ◽  
Xiao Kang Liang ◽  
Da Quan Li ◽  
Qiang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Eutectic Silicon ◽  
Solution Treatment ◽  
Treatment Temperature ◽  
Solid Alloy ◽  
Obvious Effect ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Semi Solid

In semi-solid rheocast and thixocast industry, T6 heat treatment was one key factor to improve the mechanical properties of the castings. The microstructure evolution was closely influenced by heat treatment temperature and time. In this paper, the morphology change of eutectic silicon in semi-solid alloy during different heat treatment time was firstly observed. The changes of both roundness and aspect show that the silicon particles underwent fragmentation, coarsening and growing up processes during solution treatment. Then, the mechanical properties after stand T6 and T6 with higher temperature were compared. It may be concluded that the higher temperature doesn’t have obvious effect to increase the mechanical strength, but severe negative effect on the elongation. Finally, the incipient melting defect appeared in higher temperature T6 was proved and its relationship with elongation was analysed.

Development of Al-Fe-(Cu) Series Alloys for Aluminum Cables and the Related Annealing Behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 941 ◽  
pp. 937-942
Author(s):  
Hua Chen ◽  
Rong Kai Yang ◽  
Xiao Dong Wu ◽  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electron Backscattered Diffraction ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Cu Alloys ◽  
Backscattered Electron ◽  
Ebsd Technique ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this work, Al-Fe-(Cu) alloys for aluminum cables were designed and the related annealing behaviors were discussed in detail to help understand the influence of processing and heat treatment on the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of the studied alloys. The interaction between different solute elements was tracked by using hardness and electrical conductivity testing. The microstructure was investigated by using Electron Backscattered Diffraction (EBSD) technique, along with Scanning Electron Microscopy with Backscattered Electron Detector (BSE). The results show that the conductivities of Al-Fe-Cu alloy increased with the elongated annealing time, and reaches its maximum at 6 h, when annealed at temperatures from 275 °C to 375 °C. The addition of Fe to Al can strengthen the alloy and decrease its conductivity slightly, while the addition of Cu will influence the alloy conductivity significantly. The morphologies of precipitates will change with different amount of alloying elements as well.

scholarly journals Effect of Modification with Different Contents of Sb and Sr on the Thermal Conductivity of Hypoeutectic Al-Si Alloy

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1637
Author(s):  
Jin Guo ◽  
Zhi-Ping Guan ◽  
Rui-Fang Yan ◽  
Pin-Kui Ma ◽  
Ming-Hui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Electron Transport ◽  
Eutectic Silicon ◽  
Weak Effect ◽  
Microstructure Control ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment

In this paper, the effects of size, morphology and distribution of eutectic silicon on the thermal conductivity of Al-8Si alloy modified by Sr (0.04, 0.08, 0.12 wt.%) and Sb (0.1, 0.3, 0.5 wt.%) elements with T6 heat treatment were investigated. The results show that the modified fibrous eutectic silicon has a significant capability of improvement of thermal conductivity, while the amount of the modifier has a relatively weak effect on thermal conductivity. After T6 treatment, the fracture or spheroidization of the flake eutectic silicon and the disappearance of clustering phenomenon could raise thermal conductivity, but the coarsening of fibrous eutectic silicon is inconducive to thermal conductivity. Finally, the effect of eutectic silicon on electron transport is analyzed in detail, which could provide a reference for enhancing the thermal (or electrical) conductivity of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloy through effective microstructure control.

Effect of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Semi-Solid Formed Magnesium Alloy AZ91D

2010 ◽  
Vol 148-149 ◽  
pp. 346-352
Author(s):  
Dong Nan Li ◽  
Wen Zhe Chen ◽  
Jun Tian
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Magnesium Alloy ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Primary Phase ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Alloy Az91d ◽  
Semi Solid

The semi-solid slurry of AZ91D magnesium alloy was prepared by twin-screw stirring mixer, the microstructure and mechanical properties of semi-solid formed magnesium alloy AZ91D produced by rheo-diecasting and conventional liquid die casting were investigated, respectively. The strengthen mechanism of the semi-solid formed magnesium alloy after heat treatment was analysed by EDS. The results show that the mechanical properties of semi-solid formed magnesium alloy can be enhanced markedly by T4 and T6 heat treatment, owing to decrease of the porosity and less segregation in casting, brittle eutectic compounds dissolves gradually into α-Mg matrix, and the primary phase α-Mg decomposes in the course of heat treatment. In as-cast state, the tensile strength, elongation and hardness of semi-solid formed magnesium alloy AZ91D are 222MPa, 2.3% and 74 HBS, respectively. In T4 heat treatment state, the tensile strength and elongation are increased by 13% and 210%, and in T6 heat treatment state, the tensile strength and hardness are increased by 11% and 16%. The mechanical properties of castings formed by conventional liquid die casting are deteriorated distinctly after T6 heat treatment due to its porosity and crack defects.

scholarly journals Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Fracture Characteristics of High-Fracture-Resistance Selective Laser Melting Al-Ni-Cu Alloys

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Kai-Chieh Chang ◽  
Jun-Ren Zhao ◽  
Fei-Yi Hung
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
High Fracture ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Cu Alloys ◽  
Melting Pool

Al-Ni-Cu alloys are used in energy, automotive, and aerospace industries because of their excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability. In this study, Al-Ni-Cu alloy powder was subjected to selective laser melting (SLM). The SLM Al-Ni-Cu alloy was manufactured using appropriate printing parameters, and its properties were investigated. The results revealed that the As-printed material exhibited a typical melting pool stack structure, with an ultimate tensile strength of 725 MPa but a high brittleness effect (low ductility). After traditional heat treatment, the melting pool structure did not completely disappear. The strengthening phase Al7Cu23Ni precipitated from the boundary of the melting pools; thus, the Al-Ni-Cu alloy maintained high strength (>500 MPa) and considerably increased ductility (>10%). The SLM Al-Ni-Cu alloy has considerable industrial application potential; therefore, increasing the heat treatment temperature or extending the heat treatment time in the future works can promote the decomposition of the melting pool boundary and solve the problem related to the aggregation behavior of the precipitation phase, thereby improving the fatigue life of the alloy.

Textures and Mechanical Properties of Melt-Extruded Al-Cu Alloys

2006 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 522-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.S. Lee ◽  
Dae Heon Joo ◽  
M. Ryou ◽  
Myung Ho Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Recrystallization Texture ◽  
Fiber Texture ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Cu Alloys ◽  
The Difference

The influence of heat treatment on mechanical properties and textures of a meltextruded Al-4.5wt.%Cu alloy bar was studied. And its characteristics are compared with those of a hot-extruded Al-Cu alloy bar. The results show that the mechanical properties of the melt-extruded Al-Cu alloy bar were slightly higher than those of the hot-extruded bar, and the difference in their mechanical properties was narrowed after the T6 treatment. The recrystallization texture was found in the melt-extruded Al-Cu alloy bar, and the fiber texture of the hot-extruded Al-Cu alloy bar was found different from that of the melt-extruded Al-Cu alloy bar.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Solid Solution Temperatures on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the AA7075 Alloy After T6 Heat Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2019) ◽  
pp. 892-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Süleyman Tekeli ◽  
Ijlal Simsek ◽  
Dogan Simsek ◽  
Dursun Ozyurek
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Solution Temperature ◽  
T6 Heat Treatment ◽  
Microstructure And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Different Temperatures

AbstractIn this study, the effect of solid solution temperature on microstructure and mechanical properties of the AA7075 alloy after T6 heat treatment was investigated. Following solid solution at five different temperatures for 2 hours, the AA7075 alloy was quenched and then artificially aged at 120∘C for 24 hours. Hardness measurements, microstructure examinations (SEM+EDS, XRD) and tensile tests were carried out for the alloys. The results showed that the increased solid solution temperature led to formation of precipitates in the microstructures and thus caused higher hardness and tensile strength.

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