Microstructure and mechanical properties of spray deposited and extruded 7000 series aluminium alloys

Salamci E., Cochrane R.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, cilt.19, sa.8, ss.1130-1136, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1179/026708303225002136
  • Dergi Adı: MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1130-1136
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The microstructure and mechanical properties of spray deposited 7000 series aluminium alloys were investigated. The 7000 type alloys were produced by the spray atomisation deposition method. These alloys were hot extruded and subsequently heat treated in the T6 and T7 temper conditions. Microstructural characterisation of the alloys was carried out by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM studies revealed the presence of eta' and eta(MgZn2) hardening precipitates in both temper conditions. The mechanical properties were assessed through tensile and notched tensile tests using an Instron machine. It was observed that the 0(.)2% proof stress of these alloys after T7 temper decreased with increased elongation to fracture values.