Affiliation:
1. Silesian University of Technology
Abstract
Aluminium alloys are characterized by a number of advantageous properties , which include: low density ,high relative strength , high electrical and thermal conductivity , ease of machining and good dumping features. Particular interesting are high-strength aluminum alloys of zinc, magnesium and copper. These alloys are used mainly in aircraft, building &structure, electrical, electrical power and automotive industry. A significant problem associated with the use of high-strength aluminium-zinc alloys is their insufficient resistance to corrosion. Improvement of corrosion resistance can be obtained by application of alloy micro-additives. The article shows results of examinations related to influence of rare earth additive on the structure and hardness of AlZn12Mg3.5Cu2.5 alloy. The scope of examination included: structure testing using scanning microscope, X – ray microanalysis, hardness test. Examinations have shown higher hardness of samples with rare earth additives. Was found , that rare earth addition influences on more fine –grained structure of the AlZn12Mg3.5Cu2.5 alloy.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
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