The influence of chemical composition on the properties and structure Al-Si-Cu(Mg) alloys

• Autorzy: Kaczorowski M. , Krzyńska A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The mechanical properties of different chemical composition AlSiCuMg type cast alloys after precipitation hardening are presented. The aim of the study was to find out how much the changes in chemistry of aluminum cast alloys permissible by EN-PN standards may influence the mechanical properties of these alloys. Eight AlSi5Cu3(Mg) type cast alloys of different content alloying elements were selected for the study. The specimens cut form test castings were subjected to precipitation hardening heat treatment. The age hardened specimens were evaluated using tensile test, hardness measurements and impact test. Moreover, the structure investigation were carried out using either conventional light Metallography and scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopy. The two last methods were used for fractography observations and precipitation process observations respectively. It was concluded that the changes in chemical composition which can reach even 2,5wt.% cause essential differences of the structure and mechanical properties of the alloys. As followed from quantitative evaluation and as could be predicted theoretically, copper and silicon mostly influenced the mechanical properties of AlSi5Cu3(Mg) type cast alloys. Moreover it was showed that the total concentration of alloying elements accelerated and intensifies the process of decomposition of supersaturated solid solution. The increase of Cu and Mg concentration increased the density of precipitates. It increases of strength properties of the alloys which are accompanied with decreasing in ductility.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

aluminum cast alloys; mechanical properties; structure

PL

stop aluminium; właściwości mechaniczne; struktura

• Wydawca: Komisja Odlewnictwa Polskiej Akademii Nauk Oddział w Katowicach
• Czasopismo: Archives of Foundry Engineering
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 7, iss. 2
• Strony: 129--134
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., il., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Kaczorowski M.

autor

Krzyńska A.

• Institute of Mechanics and Design, Faculty of Production Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, ul. Narbutta 85, 02-524 Warszawa

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