The age-hardening response,mechanical,and corrosion-resistant properties of AA7085 alloys with and without the addition of 0.3 wt.%scandium(Sc)were compared.Using advanced techniques such as aberration-corrected trans...The age-hardening response,mechanical,and corrosion-resistant properties of AA7085 alloys with and without the addition of 0.3 wt.%scandium(Sc)were compared.Using advanced techniques such as aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy and first-principles calculations,the underlying micromechanisms of Sc microalloying were revealed.Results show that the increase in strength of the AA7085-Sc alloy is mainly attributed to the decreased Al grain size and increased number density of both Al_(3)Sc@Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)core−shell nanoparticles and Sc-containingη_(p) and GP−η_(p) nanoprecipitates.Strong strain fields and evident electron transfer from Zr to the neighboring matrix Al atoms exist at the Al_(3)Sc@Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)/Al interface.The Sc doping in GP−η_(p) andη_(p) suppresses the GP−η_(p)→η_(p) transformation.Modified corrosion resistance of the AA7085-Sc alloy compared with AA7085 alloy is associated with the fine grain boundary precipitates ofη_(p)hases and narrow precipitation free zone.The reasons of property changes of AA7085 alloy after Sc microalloying are explored based on the multiscale microstructural characterization.展开更多
近些年,陆续有研究发现铝合金中的MgZn_(2)相可以形成准晶结构,但对准晶生长机制的研究仍较为有限。本研究通过高分辨扫描透射电子显微技术(high⁃resolution scanning transmission electron microscope,HRSTEM)揭示了7085铝合金中η相(...近些年,陆续有研究发现铝合金中的MgZn_(2)相可以形成准晶结构,但对准晶生长机制的研究仍较为有限。本研究通过高分辨扫描透射电子显微技术(high⁃resolution scanning transmission electron microscope,HRSTEM)揭示了7085铝合金中η相(MgZn_(2))准晶化的生长机制。实验结果表明,η相的准晶化演化存在以下两种路径:(1)部分准晶化结构:析出相在生长过程中通过五边形畴及六方缺陷(H单元)调节应变能,逐步形成具有五重对称性的准晶亚结构,元素面分布分析表明,Cu在相界偏析形成夹板结构通过应力调控驱动准晶化;(2)完全准晶化结构:五边形畴直接由基体析出,通过菱形(R)单元与重叠的菱形(R⁃R)单元的彭罗斯非周期拼砌形成长程准晶结构。展开更多
The effect of hot deformation on the quench sensitivity of the 7085 alloy was studied through hardness testing and microstructure characterization.The findings indicate that hot deformation enhances the quench sensiti...The effect of hot deformation on the quench sensitivity of the 7085 alloy was studied through hardness testing and microstructure characterization.The findings indicate that hot deformation enhances the quench sensitivity of the 7085 alloy,with the hardness difference between water quenching and air cooling increasing from 5.4%(before hot deformation)to 10.4%(after hot deformation).In the undeformed samples,the Al3Zr particles within the grains exhibit better coherent with the Al matrix.During slow quenching,only theηphase is observed on Al3Zr particles and at the grain boundaries.Hot deformation leads to a mass of recrystallization and the formation of subgrains with high dislocation density.This results in an increase in the types,quantities,and sizes of heterogeneous precipitates during quenching.In the slow quenching process,high angle grain boundaries are best for the nucleation and growth of theηphase.Secondly,a substantial quantity ofηand T phases precipitate on the non-coherent Al3Zr phase within the recrystallized grains.The locations with high dislocation density subgrains(boundaries)serve as nucleation positions for theηand T phases precipitating.Additionally,the Y phase is observed to precipitate at dislocation sites within the subgrains.展开更多
The influences of heat treatment on stress corrosion cracking （SCC）, fracture toughness and strength of 7085 aluminum alloy were investigated by slow strain rate testing, Kahn tear testing combined with scanning ele...The influences of heat treatment on stress corrosion cracking （SCC）, fracture toughness and strength of 7085 aluminum alloy were investigated by slow strain rate testing, Kahn tear testing combined with scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The results show that the fracture toughness of T74 overaging is increased by 22.9% at the expense of 13.6% strength, and retrogression and reaging （RRA） enhances fracture toughness 14.2% without reducing the strength compared with T6 temper. The fracture toughness of dual-retrogression and reaging （DRRA） is equivalent to that of T74 with an increased strength of 14.6%. The SCC resistance increases in the order： T6〈RRA〈DRRA≈T74. The differences of fracture toughness and SCC were explained on the basis of the role of matrix precipitates and grain boundary orecioitates.展开更多
The effect of homogenization time on quench sensitivity of a cast 7085 aluminum alloy was investigated by means of end-quenching test, optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and transmission e...The effect of homogenization time on quench sensitivity of a cast 7085 aluminum alloy was investigated by means of end-quenching test, optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and transmission electron microscope （TEM）. The results show that with the increase of homogenization time from 48 h to 384 h, quench sensitivity increased slightly as the largest difference in the hardness was increased from 5.2% to 6.9% in the end-quenched and aged specimens. Prolonging homogenization had little effect on the grain structure, but improved the dissolution of soluble T phase and resulted in larger Al3Zr dispersoids with a low number density. Some small quench-induced η phase particles on Al3Zr dispersoids were observed inside grains during slow quenching, which decreased hardness after subsequent aging. The change in the character of Al3Zr dispersoids exerted slight influence on quench sensitivity.展开更多
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. U20A20274, 52061003)the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province, China (No. 202301AT070209)the Science and Technology Major Project of Yunnan Province, China (No. 202102AG050017)。
文摘The age-hardening response,mechanical,and corrosion-resistant properties of AA7085 alloys with and without the addition of 0.3 wt.%scandium(Sc)were compared.Using advanced techniques such as aberration-corrected transmission electron microscopy and first-principles calculations,the underlying micromechanisms of Sc microalloying were revealed.Results show that the increase in strength of the AA7085-Sc alloy is mainly attributed to the decreased Al grain size and increased number density of both Al_(3)Sc@Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)core−shell nanoparticles and Sc-containingη_(p) and GP−η_(p) nanoprecipitates.Strong strain fields and evident electron transfer from Zr to the neighboring matrix Al atoms exist at the Al_(3)Sc@Al_(3)(Sc,Zr)/Al interface.The Sc doping in GP−η_(p) andη_(p) suppresses the GP−η_(p)→η_(p) transformation.Modified corrosion resistance of the AA7085-Sc alloy compared with AA7085 alloy is associated with the fine grain boundary precipitates ofη_(p)hases and narrow precipitation free zone.The reasons of property changes of AA7085 alloy after Sc microalloying are explored based on the multiscale microstructural characterization.
文摘近些年,陆续有研究发现铝合金中的MgZn_(2)相可以形成准晶结构,但对准晶生长机制的研究仍较为有限。本研究通过高分辨扫描透射电子显微技术(high⁃resolution scanning transmission electron microscope,HRSTEM)揭示了7085铝合金中η相(MgZn_(2))准晶化的生长机制。实验结果表明,η相的准晶化演化存在以下两种路径:(1)部分准晶化结构:析出相在生长过程中通过五边形畴及六方缺陷(H单元)调节应变能,逐步形成具有五重对称性的准晶亚结构,元素面分布分析表明,Cu在相界偏析形成夹板结构通过应力调控驱动准晶化;(2)完全准晶化结构:五边形畴直接由基体析出,通过菱形(R)单元与重叠的菱形(R⁃R)单元的彭罗斯非周期拼砌形成长程准晶结构。
基金Project(52205421)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(AA23023028)supported by the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project,China+2 种基金Projects(2022B0909070001,2020B010186001)supported by the Key Research and Development Projects of Guangdong Province,ChinaProject(2021B0101220006)supported by the Guangdong Key Areas Research and Development Program“Chip,Software and Computing”Major Project,ChinaProjects(2021RC2087,2022JJ30570)supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China。
文摘The effect of hot deformation on the quench sensitivity of the 7085 alloy was studied through hardness testing and microstructure characterization.The findings indicate that hot deformation enhances the quench sensitivity of the 7085 alloy,with the hardness difference between water quenching and air cooling increasing from 5.4%(before hot deformation)to 10.4%(after hot deformation).In the undeformed samples,the Al3Zr particles within the grains exhibit better coherent with the Al matrix.During slow quenching,only theηphase is observed on Al3Zr particles and at the grain boundaries.Hot deformation leads to a mass of recrystallization and the formation of subgrains with high dislocation density.This results in an increase in the types,quantities,and sizes of heterogeneous precipitates during quenching.In the slow quenching process,high angle grain boundaries are best for the nucleation and growth of theηphase.Secondly,a substantial quantity ofηand T phases precipitate on the non-coherent Al3Zr phase within the recrystallized grains.The locations with high dislocation density subgrains(boundaries)serve as nucleation positions for theηand T phases precipitating.Additionally,the Y phase is observed to precipitate at dislocation sites within the subgrains.
基金Projects(2010CB731701,2012CB619502)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProjects(51201186,51327902)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The influences of heat treatment on stress corrosion cracking （SCC）, fracture toughness and strength of 7085 aluminum alloy were investigated by slow strain rate testing, Kahn tear testing combined with scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The results show that the fracture toughness of T74 overaging is increased by 22.9% at the expense of 13.6% strength, and retrogression and reaging （RRA） enhances fracture toughness 14.2% without reducing the strength compared with T6 temper. The fracture toughness of dual-retrogression and reaging （DRRA） is equivalent to that of T74 with an increased strength of 14.6%. The SCC resistance increases in the order： T6〈RRA〈DRRA≈T74. The differences of fracture toughness and SCC were explained on the basis of the role of matrix precipitates and grain boundary orecioitates.
基金Project(2012CB619500)supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject supported by Yuying Project of Central South University
文摘The effect of homogenization time on quench sensitivity of a cast 7085 aluminum alloy was investigated by means of end-quenching test, optical microscope （OM）, scanning electron microscope （SEM） and transmission electron microscope （TEM）. The results show that with the increase of homogenization time from 48 h to 384 h, quench sensitivity increased slightly as the largest difference in the hardness was increased from 5.2% to 6.9% in the end-quenched and aged specimens. Prolonging homogenization had little effect on the grain structure, but improved the dissolution of soluble T phase and resulted in larger Al3Zr dispersoids with a low number density. Some small quench-induced η phase particles on Al3Zr dispersoids were observed inside grains during slow quenching, which decreased hardness after subsequent aging. The change in the character of Al3Zr dispersoids exerted slight influence on quench sensitivity.
