Effects of Cr Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of an Al–Si–Cu–Mg Alloy

Author:

Sun Fengshan1,Wen Xin12,Sun Shuaifei1,Lu Yuanyuan12,Xiao Wenlong12,Ma Chaoli12

Affiliation:

1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China

2. Tianmushan Laboratory, Hangzhou 310023, China

Abstract

The effects of chromium (Cr) addition ranging 0.1–0.3 wt.% on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–7Si–4Cu–0.25Mg (wt.%) alloy have been investigated. The cast Cr-free alloy consisted of α-Al, eutectic Si, Q-Al5Mg8Cu2Si6 and θ-Al2Cu phases. Doping of Cr resulted in the appearance of a polyhedron-shaped α-Al13Cr4Si4 phase with a cubic structure. The Al13Cr4Si4 particles were found to embed with Al2Cu blocks and bring about size reduction for the Al2Cu blocks. The area fraction of Al13Cr4Si4 monotonously increased with Cr content. After T6 treatment, the Al2Cu blocks almost fully dissolved and transformed to θ’-Al2Cu precipitates in the Cr-containing alloys. TEM observation revealed relatively large-sized θ’ precipitates attached to Al13Cr4Si4 dispersoids. The Cr-containing alloys showed impressive mechanical properties, with the peak strength up to 452 MPa at room temperature. The ductility exhibited an increasing trend with Cr content, but the strength dropped dramatically when the Cr content reached 0.3 wt.%. It is suggested that the strength contribution from the Al13Cr4Si4 phase is limited, especially at an elevated temperature.

Funder

National Natural Science Foundation of China

Youth Top Talent Support Program from Beihang University

Publisher

MDPI AG

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