Abstract
The effect of Cu-addition on age-hardening and precipitation have been investigated by hardness measurement, tensile test, high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and high angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM) techniques. Higher hardness, strength, and lower elongation were caused by increasing amount of Zn + Mg because of increased number density of precipitates. Cu addition also provided even higher peak hardness, strength, and lower elongation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1688-1696 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Materials Transactions |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- Aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloy
- Clusters
- Copper addition
- Precipitation
- Transmission electron microscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering