Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys
This study investigated the effects of annealing on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity (EC) of AA4043 rods produced through the Properzi CCR process. Annealing was conducted at two temperatures (200 °C and 300 °C) for 4 h. Characterization techniques were performe...
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| author | Mohammad Khoshghadam-Pireyousefan Mousa Javidani Alexandre Maltais Julie Lévesque X.-Grant Chen |
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| description | This study investigated the effects of annealing on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity (EC) of AA4043 rods produced through the Properzi CCR process. Annealing was conducted at two temperatures (200 °C and 300 °C) for 4 h. Characterization techniques were performed on the rod samples, including optical microscopy, EBSD, microhardness, tensile tests, and EC measurements. The results showed a significant improvement in EC with decreased mechanical strength during annealing. The sample annealed at 300 °C exhibited the most favorable combination of EC (57.48% IACS), microhardness (41 HV), and ultimate tensile strength (124 MPa). Furthermore, the image analysis revealed slight alterations in the shape factors of eutectic Si particles with increasing annealing temperature. In addition, EBSD results demonstrated that the annealing promoted the recrystallization process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-717b6bc23a474a0ebd0b63c61d2fe44f2023-12-22T14:06:22ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912023-09-014311410.3390/engproc2023043014Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based AlloysMohammad Khoshghadam-Pireyousefan0Mousa Javidani1Alexandre Maltais2Julie Lévesque3X.-Grant Chen4Department of Applied Science, University of Québec at Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaDepartment of Applied Science, University of Québec at Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaArvida Research and Development Center, Rio Tinto Aluminum, Saguenay, QC G7S 4K8, CanadaQuébec Metallurgy Centre, Trois-Rivières, QC G9A 5E1, CanadaDepartment of Applied Science, University of Québec at Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC G7H 2B1, CanadaThis study investigated the effects of annealing on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and electrical conductivity (EC) of AA4043 rods produced through the Properzi CCR process. Annealing was conducted at two temperatures (200 °C and 300 °C) for 4 h. Characterization techniques were performed on the rod samples, including optical microscopy, EBSD, microhardness, tensile tests, and EC measurements. The results showed a significant improvement in EC with decreased mechanical strength during annealing. The sample annealed at 300 °C exhibited the most favorable combination of EC (57.48% IACS), microhardness (41 HV), and ultimate tensile strength (124 MPa). Furthermore, the image analysis revealed slight alterations in the shape factors of eutectic Si particles with increasing annealing temperature. In addition, EBSD results demonstrated that the annealing promoted the recrystallization process.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/43/1/14Al-Si conductor alloysannealingelectrical conductivitymechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Khoshghadam-Pireyousefan Mousa Javidani Alexandre Maltais Julie Lévesque X.-Grant Chen Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys Engineering Proceedings Al-Si conductor alloys annealing electrical conductivity mechanical properties |
| title | Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys |
| title_full | Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys |
| title_short | Effect of Annealing Temperature on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Electrical Conductivity of 4xxx Series Al-Based Alloys |
| title_sort | effect of annealing temperature on the microstructure mechanical properties and electrical conductivity of 4xxx series al based alloys |
| topic | Al-Si conductor alloys annealing electrical conductivity mechanical properties |
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