Powder metallurgy processing of Al–Cu–Mg alloy with low Cu/Mg ratio

Autor: R. W. Cooke, R.L. Hexemer, I. W. Donaldson, D P Bishop
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Powder Metallurgy. 55:29-35
ISSN: 1743-2901
0032-5899
Popis: The objective of this work was to develop an Al–Cu–Mg alloy with a low Cu/Mg ratio suitable for press and sinter powder metallurgy (PM) processing. A bulk composition of Al–2·3Cu–1·6Mg was explored for this purpose. Data revealed that the alloy exhibited a normal response to uni-axial die compaction with a performance that was aligned with commercial blends. Temperature and tin content were found to influence the sintering response. Once optimised, near-full theoretical density was achieved in the sintered product. The alloy was also responsive to T6 heat treatment. Peak hardness was attained by solutionising at 530°C and then aging at 200°C for 20 h. Tensile data revealed that the alloy exhibited a very well balanced combination of properties in the T1 and T6 tempers. In this sense, relatively high values of yield strength and ultimate tensile strength were accompanied by wrought-like stiffness and levels of tensile ductility that were abnormally high for press and sinter aluminium PM alloys.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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