Improving Mechanical Property of Hyper-Eutectic Al-Si Alloys via Regulating the Microstructure by Rheo-Die-Casting
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Abstract
The microstructure plays a key role in the mechanical properties of hyper-eutectic Al-Si alloys. In this study, we investigate the microstructural evolution of rheo-die-casting (RDC) on the Al-15Si-4Cu-0.5Mg alloy using a mechanical rotational barrel system. Our findings demonstrate that higher rotational speed and pouring temperature reduce the size and roundness of primary Si particles in the semisolid slurry. Additionally, during RDC, the dendritic aluminum matrix and skeletal iron-containing inter metallics are sheared off, leading to a more uniform and dispersed Al2Cu phase. Ultimately, our rheo-diecasting results indicate the formation of a near globular aluminum matrix, fine primary Si particles, and a homogeneous Al2Cu phase, thus highlighting the efficacy of this processing method for improving the microstructure and properties of the Al-15Si-4Cu-0.5Mg alloy. We suggest that these results hold promise for enhancing the quality of aluminum-based alloys in various industrial applications.Keywords
Funding Information
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (51275295, U22A20187, 4023000059)
- Project Internationalized Construction of Teachers of Jiangsu University (51275295, U22A20187, 4023000059)
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