Influence of Cold Deformation on the Aging Behaviour of Al-Cu-Si-Mg Alloy

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Abstract: The present study deals with the effect of cold deformation and subsequent aging on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Cu-Si-Mg alloy. Differential scanning calorimetry indicates that precipitation occurs in the temperature range of 258−272°C for the as quenched wrought alloy. The activation energy value estimated by Kissinger method for the aforesaid precipitation reaction is obtained as 106 kJ/mol. 45% cold deformation prior to aging indicates the first dissolution reaction at about 50°C and the precipitation reaction at a temperature of about 82°C. Microstructural investigations have revealed the formation of fine precipitates within the matrix after aging of the cold deformed sample. As-quenched alloy reveals prominently the aging
response. The increase in hardness, yield and tensile strength with simultaneous decrease in elongation in the deformed alloy is found to be primarily due to the deformation strengthening and not due to the precipitation hardening.

Key words: Aluminium alloy, Aging, Cold deformation, Differential scanning calorimetry, Kissinger method

S.K. Ghosh. Influence of Cold Deformation on the Aging Behaviour of Al-Cu-Si-Mg Alloy[J]. J Mater Sci Technol, 2011, 27(3): 193-198.

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