The effect of erbium on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Mn-Zr alloy

被引:157
作者
Wen, S. P. [1 ]
Xing, Z. B. [1 ]
Huang, H. [1 ]
Li, B. L. [1 ]
Wang, W. [1 ]
Nie, Z. R. [1 ]
机构
[1] Beijing Univ Technol, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Beijing 100022, Peoples R China
来源
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING | 2009年 / 516卷 / 1-2期
基金
国家高技术研究发展计划(863计划);
关键词
Aluminum alloy; Erbium; Al3Er; Microstructure; Mechanical properties; ALUMINUM-ALLOYS; RARE-EARTH; SC ALLOYS; LATTICE DISLOCATIONS; GRAIN-BOUNDARIES; SCANDIUM; PRECIPITATION; NANOSTRUCTURE; REFINEMENT; EVOLUTION;
D O I
10.1016/j.msea.2009.02.045
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
The influences of erbium (Er) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Mn-Zr alloys have been investigated. It has been found that about 0.2 wt.% Er can be dissolved in the matrix, excess Er atoms segregate at grain boundaries to form primary Al3Er. Addition of 0.4 wt.% Er refines the grain size of the as-cast alloy due to the formation of primary Al3Er. The solid solution decomposes to form a dispersion of secondary Al3Er, with facets parallel to {100} and {110} planes, during homogenization at 470 degrees C. The secondary Al3Er precipitates improve strength, especially the elevated temperature strength. The yield strength, at 150 degrees C, of the alloy with 0.2 wt% Er is 50% higher than that of the Er-free alloy. The recrystallization temperature of the alloy with 0.4 wt.% Er is about 25 degrees C higher than that of the alloy without addition of Er. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页数:8
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