DSC and HRTEM investigation of the precipitates in Al-1.0%Mg 2Si-0.5%Ag alloy

A. Gaber*, K. Matsuda, A. M. Ali, Y. Zou, S. Ikeno

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Abstract

The understanding and control of nanoscale precipitation in an Al-1.0 wt-%Mg2Si-0.5 wt-% Ag alloy during artificial aging is critical for achieving optimum mechanical properties. To achieve this objective, both differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) have been utilised. The non-isothermal DSC thermograms exhibited eight reaction peaks; six are exothermic (precipitation) and two are endothermic (dissolution) reactions. The activation energies associated with the individual precipitates are determined. With the aid of HRTEM, the evolved precipitates have been characterised.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1627-1631
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Science and Technology
Volume20
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004/12

Keywords

  • Al-Mg-Si
  • Aluminium alloys
  • Precipitation
  • Silver alloying

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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