Tensile properties of an Al-Si-Mg casting alloy with reduced Si content and Cr addition were investigated at room and high temperatures. It was found that the studied alloy exhibits a remarkable performance up to 200 °C, with comparable or slightly higher strength than typical values for Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloys, commonly used for high-temperature applications, and good elongation. This is due to the choice of proper heat treatment and to the formation of dispersoids containing Cr during heat treatment, which are stable at the considered temperatures, as demonstrated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (STEM) analysis. Interestingly, exposure to 300 °C during tensile tests enhanced an additional formation of dispersoids. It is believed that heating the material in T6 condition led to such observed dispersoids formation since precursors were already present in the Al matrix. This is not sufficient to avoid material softening at 300 °C, but it represents an interesting point in order to develop alternative heat treatment routes for dispersion-strengthened Al alloys.

Tensile Properties of a Cast Al-Si-Mg Alloy with Reduced Si Content and Cr Addition at High Temperature

Donnini R;Angella G;
2019

Abstract

Tensile properties of an Al-Si-Mg casting alloy with reduced Si content and Cr addition were investigated at room and high temperatures. It was found that the studied alloy exhibits a remarkable performance up to 200 °C, with comparable or slightly higher strength than typical values for Al-Si-Mg-Cu alloys, commonly used for high-temperature applications, and good elongation. This is due to the choice of proper heat treatment and to the formation of dispersoids containing Cr during heat treatment, which are stable at the considered temperatures, as demonstrated by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (STEM) analysis. Interestingly, exposure to 300 °C during tensile tests enhanced an additional formation of dispersoids. It is believed that heating the material in T6 condition led to such observed dispersoids formation since precursors were already present in the Al matrix. This is not sufficient to avoid material softening at 300 °C, but it represents an interesting point in order to develop alternative heat treatment routes for dispersion-strengthened Al alloys.
2019
Istituto di Chimica della Materia Condensata e di Tecnologie per l'Energia - ICMATE
Al alloys
ispersion strengthening
heat treatment
mechanical properties
microstructure
precipitation strengthening
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