A study of the microstructural evolution and strengthening effects of non-spherical precipitates in an al-cu-based alloy

Julien Da Costa Teixeira, Laure Bourgeois, Christopher R. Hutchinson

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Abstract

The microstructural evolution and associated strengthening during isothermal ageing of an Al-3Cu-0.05Sn reinforced by non-spherical θ′ (Al2Cu) precipitates is studied. Emphasis is placed on the plate shape of the θ′. It is found that the microstructure parameters governing the magnitude of the precipitation strengthening effect are completely different from the classical case of spherical precipitates. New possibilities for microstructure design are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSelected, peer reviewed papers from The Sixth Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing, PRICM 6
Pages2317-2320
Number of pages4
EditionPART 3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
EventPacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing 2007 - South Korea, Jeju, Korea, South
Duration: 5 Nov 20079 Nov 2007
Conference number: 6th
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Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 3
Volume561-565
ISSN (Print)0255-5476

Conference

ConferencePacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing 2007
Abbreviated titlePRICM 6
Country/TerritoryKorea, South
CityJeju
Period5/11/079/11/07
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Keywords

  • Al-Cu based aluminium alloys
  • Non-spherical precipitates
  • Precipitation strengthening

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