The tensile properties and fatigue behavior of an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy were investigated by performing tensile tests and fatigue crack propagation （FCP） tests. The tensile results show that lower aging temperature modi...The tensile properties and fatigue behavior of an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy were investigated by performing tensile tests and fatigue crack propagation （FCP） tests. The tensile results show that lower aging temperature modified retrogression and re-aging （RRA） process enhances the elongation, but reduces the strength of the alloy, as compared to conventional RRA process which employs peak aging temperature. Both ductility and strength, however, are increased by employing a natural aging prior to re-aging based on the former modified RRA process. Fatigue test results show that both routes reduce FCP rate. Especially, the lower re-aging temperature modified RRA process obtains the lowest FCP rate. Natural aging treatment could enhance the nucleation rate of GP zones. A large amount of GP zones could be cut by dislocations, which is responsible for the highest tensile strength and elongation, as well as lower FCP rate.展开更多
Al-10.8Zn-2.8Mg-1.9Cu alloy was synthesized by spray atomization and deposition technique. GP zones and age-hardening process in the alloy were investigated using high-resolution electron microscopy （HREM）, selected...Al-10.8Zn-2.8Mg-1.9Cu alloy was synthesized by spray atomization and deposition technique. GP zones and age-hardening process in the alloy were investigated using high-resolution electron microscopy （HREM）, selected area diffraction （SAD）, and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） analysis. The results indicated that spray deposition process accelerated the aging kinetics of the alloy at an aging temperature of 120℃, thereby reducing the peak aging time to 16 h. GPⅠ and GPⅡ are the two types of zones that are major precipitates for the alloy under peak-aged condition. The precipitation sequence for the alloy is also discussed.展开更多
The effects of under-aging treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy produced by squeeze casting were investigated using optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD),scanning e...The effects of under-aging treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy produced by squeeze casting were investigated using optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and hardness and tensile testing.The results showed that most of secondary phases were dissolved intoα(Al)matrix while no significant grain growth happened under the condition of solution treatment at 470°C for 4 h.Due to the strengthening effect of GP zones,for alloys treated by under-aging process,the increase of aging time and aging temperature improved the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength(YS),but decreased the elongation(δ)to some extent.By utilizing appropriate aging time and temperature,the best combination of strength and ductility could be obtained to fulfill the design requirements of automobile components.展开更多
Al Zn Mg Cu系合金在较低温度时效时,形成2种类型的GP区:GP(Ⅰ)区和GP(Ⅱ)区。选用7075,7075+0.58%Li,7075+0.89%Li和7075+1.0%Li4种合金进行343K,240h和393K,24h时效,以获得GP区,并通过DSC实验结果,用Avrami Johnson Mehl(AJM)表达式...Al Zn Mg Cu系合金在较低温度时效时,形成2种类型的GP区:GP(Ⅰ)区和GP(Ⅱ)区。选用7075,7075+0.58%Li,7075+0.89%Li和7075+1.0%Li4种合金进行343K,240h和393K,24h时效,以获得GP区,并通过DSC实验结果,用Avrami Johnson Mehl(AJM)表达式计算了GP区溶解动力学参数,从而定量地研究Li对7075合金GP区转变的影响。结果表明:经过343K,240h时效后,含Li的7075合金的GP(Ⅰ)区溶解激活能较7075合金的略低,Li促进GP(Ⅰ)区的形成;经过393K,24h时效后,2种合金GP区溶解激活能相差不大。展开更多
基金Project(51171209)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012CB619506)supported by the National Basic Research Program of Chinasupported by the 2011 Program of Nonferrous Metals and Materials,China
文摘The tensile properties and fatigue behavior of an Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy were investigated by performing tensile tests and fatigue crack propagation （FCP） tests. The tensile results show that lower aging temperature modified retrogression and re-aging （RRA） process enhances the elongation, but reduces the strength of the alloy, as compared to conventional RRA process which employs peak aging temperature. Both ductility and strength, however, are increased by employing a natural aging prior to re-aging based on the former modified RRA process. Fatigue test results show that both routes reduce FCP rate. Especially, the lower re-aging temperature modified RRA process obtains the lowest FCP rate. Natural aging treatment could enhance the nucleation rate of GP zones. A large amount of GP zones could be cut by dislocations, which is responsible for the highest tensile strength and elongation, as well as lower FCP rate.
基金This work was financially supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (No. 2005CB623704).
文摘Al-10.8Zn-2.8Mg-1.9Cu alloy was synthesized by spray atomization and deposition technique. GP zones and age-hardening process in the alloy were investigated using high-resolution electron microscopy （HREM）, selected area diffraction （SAD）, and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） analysis. The results indicated that spray deposition process accelerated the aging kinetics of the alloy at an aging temperature of 120℃, thereby reducing the peak aging time to 16 h. GPⅠ and GPⅡ are the two types of zones that are major precipitates for the alloy under peak-aged condition. The precipitation sequence for the alloy is also discussed.
基金Project(2017ZX04006001)supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China
文摘The effects of under-aging treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy produced by squeeze casting were investigated using optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffractometry(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and hardness and tensile testing.The results showed that most of secondary phases were dissolved intoα(Al)matrix while no significant grain growth happened under the condition of solution treatment at 470°C for 4 h.Due to the strengthening effect of GP zones,for alloys treated by under-aging process,the increase of aging time and aging temperature improved the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and yield strength(YS),but decreased the elongation(δ)to some extent.By utilizing appropriate aging time and temperature,the best combination of strength and ductility could be obtained to fulfill the design requirements of automobile components.
