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Abstract
Deliberate partitioning of solute elements between the matrix solid
solution and dispersed precipitates in aged aluminium alloys can be facilitated simply by underageing or, less commonly, by adjusting alloy compositions. Although these practices usually result in some reduction in tensile properties, it has been shown that significant improvements may be achieved in creep resistance and fatigue strength. If secondary precipitation is encouraged after underageing, simultaneous increases in tensile properties and fracture toughness are possible.
solution and dispersed precipitates in aged aluminium alloys can be facilitated simply by underageing or, less commonly, by adjusting alloy compositions. Although these practices usually result in some reduction in tensile properties, it has been shown that significant improvements may be achieved in creep resistance and fatigue strength. If secondary precipitation is encouraged after underageing, simultaneous increases in tensile properties and fracture toughness are possible.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Fundamentals of aluminium metallurgy |
| Subtitle of host publication | Production, processing and applications |
| Editors | Roger Lumley |
| Place of Publication | Cambridge, UK |
| Publisher | Woodhead Publishing Limited |
| Chapter | 13 |
| Pages | 367-385 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780857090256 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781845696542 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Research output
- 3 Citations
- 1 Chapter (Book)
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Solute partitioning to enhance mechanical properties of aged aluminium alloys
Polmear, I. J. & Lumley, R. N., 2009, Light Metals Technology 2009: Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 4th International Conference organized by the CAST CRC, on behalf of the Global Light Metals Alliance, held from 29 June – 1st July, 2009 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Dargusch, M. S. & Keay, S. M. (eds.). Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications, p. 487-491 5 p. (Materials Science Forum; vol. 618-619).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other
2 Citations (Scopus)