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Novel consolidation methods for rapidly solidified aluminum alloys

Conference · · TMS (The Metallurgical Society) Paper Selection; (USA)
OSTI ID:5369535
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  1. McDonnell Douglas Research Laboratories, St. Louis, MO (USA)

Rapidly solidified aluminum alloy powders consolidated by hot pressing and extrusion experience certain amounts of recrystallization, grain growth, phase change, precipitation, and segregation. Many of these microstructural changes diminish the effectiveness of heat treatments in controlling mechanical properties after consolidation. Furthermore, the ever-present surface oxide on individual Al-alloy particles is not easily broken and dispersed in the consolidation process, with the result that interparticle bonding is poor. In the present investigation, dynamic consolidation by explosive compaction was investigated to determine the extent of interparticle bonding and microstructural and property improvements in rapidly solidified aluminum alloys. The presentation discusses compaction techniques and interrelationships between post-consolidated microstructures and mechanical properties with compaction variables.

OSTI ID:
5369535
Report Number(s):
CONF-840909--
Journal Information:
TMS (The Metallurgical Society) Paper Selection; (USA), Journal Name: TMS (The Metallurgical Society) Paper Selection; (USA) Vol. 56; ISSN 0197-1689; ISSN TMPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English