Microstructures and mechanical properties of aluminum alloys processed by equal-channel angular pressing

Z. Horita, T. Fujinami, K. Sato, S. B. Kang, H. W. Kim, T. G. Langdon

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    Abstract

    Aluminum alloys were subjected to Equal-Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP) for grain refinement to submicrometer levels. Tensile tests were conducted on samples that were fabricated using ECAP and on samples that were subsequently heat-treated to examine the strength and ductility at ambient temperature. Uniform strain was evaluated from the stress-strain curves obtained in the tensile tests. Microstructures were observed using transmission electron microscopy and in-lens scanning electron microscopy. It is suggested that, while keeping a higher strength, the uniform strain is improved by treating the ECAP alloys at elevated temperatures or by conducting ECAP at elevated temperatures.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvances in the Metallurgy of Aluminum Alloys
    EditorsM. Tiyakioglu, M. Tiyakioglu
    Pages271-275
    Number of pages5
    Publication statusPublished - 2001
    EventProceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2001 - Indianapolis, IN, United States
    Duration: Nov 5 2001Nov 8 2001

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in the Metallurgy of Aluminum Alloys

    Other

    OtherProceedings from Materials Solutions Conference 2001
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityIndianapolis, IN
    Period11/5/0111/8/01

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Engineering(all)

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