Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet

The effects of solution and aging on the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties and conductivity of cold rolled 2024 Al sheet were clarified. The results showed that the 2024 Al sheet mainly had the second phases of Al7Cu2Fe, S (Al2CuMg) and θ (Al2Cu). During the solution stage, S and θ pha...

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Main Authors: Lu Sun, Yunyue Guo, Liang Chen, Guoqun Zhao
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785421002787
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author Lu Sun
Yunyue Guo
Liang Chen
Guoqun Zhao
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Liang Chen
Guoqun Zhao
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description The effects of solution and aging on the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties and conductivity of cold rolled 2024 Al sheet were clarified. The results showed that the 2024 Al sheet mainly had the second phases of Al7Cu2Fe, S (Al2CuMg) and θ (Al2Cu). During the solution stage, S and θ phases gradually dissolved into Al matrix, resulting in a great improvement of mechanical properties and conductivity. The static recrystallization and grain growth also occurred during solution, while the grain growth was inhibited by T (Al20CuMn3) particles. GPB zones and S phases precipitated during artificial aging, which acted as the main strengthening phases. Before peak-aging, the amount of GPB zones and S phases increased, and the strengthening effect was enhanced. The precipitates reduced the number of electron scattering sources in the matrix and thus enhanced the conductivity. The optimal solution condition was determined as 500 °C × 70 min and the optimal aging condition was determined as 180 °C × 16 h, by which the excellent ultimate tensile strength of 527 MPa, yield strength of 411 MPa, elongation of 12.5%, hardness of 148.9 HV and conductivity of 37.4%IACS were achieved.
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spelling doaj.art-27af2e1191c849b0bb7e4e1591503cd42022-12-21T18:45:38ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542021-05-011211261142Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheetLu Sun0Yunyue Guo1Liang Chen2Guoqun Zhao3Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, PR ChinaKey Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, PR ChinaCorresponding author.; Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, PR ChinaKey Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250061, PR ChinaThe effects of solution and aging on the microstructure evolution, mechanical properties and conductivity of cold rolled 2024 Al sheet were clarified. The results showed that the 2024 Al sheet mainly had the second phases of Al7Cu2Fe, S (Al2CuMg) and θ (Al2Cu). During the solution stage, S and θ phases gradually dissolved into Al matrix, resulting in a great improvement of mechanical properties and conductivity. The static recrystallization and grain growth also occurred during solution, while the grain growth was inhibited by T (Al20CuMn3) particles. GPB zones and S phases precipitated during artificial aging, which acted as the main strengthening phases. Before peak-aging, the amount of GPB zones and S phases increased, and the strengthening effect was enhanced. The precipitates reduced the number of electron scattering sources in the matrix and thus enhanced the conductivity. The optimal solution condition was determined as 500 °C × 70 min and the optimal aging condition was determined as 180 °C × 16 h, by which the excellent ultimate tensile strength of 527 MPa, yield strength of 411 MPa, elongation of 12.5%, hardness of 148.9 HV and conductivity of 37.4%IACS were achieved.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S22387854210027872024 AlSolutionAgingMicrostructureMechanical propertiesConductivity
spellingShingle Lu Sun
Yunyue Guo
Liang Chen
Guoqun Zhao
Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
2024 Al
Solution
Aging
Microstructure
Mechanical properties
Conductivity
title Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
title_full Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
title_fullStr Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
title_full_unstemmed Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
title_short Effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 Al alloy sheet
title_sort effects of solution and aging treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled 2024 al alloy sheet
topic 2024 Al
Solution
Aging
Microstructure
Mechanical properties
Conductivity
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785421002787
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