Effect of predeformation and heat treatment conditions in the SIMA process on microstructural and mechanical properties of A319 aluminum alloy

Hamed Arami, Razieh Khalifehzadeh, Hamed Keyvan, Farzad Khomamizadeh

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Abstract

In this study the influences of predeformation and heat treatment conditions on stress-induced melt activating process (SIMA) of A319 aluminum alloy were investigated. At 30% of predeformation a dominant globular structure of grains was obtained. However, further increasing of the predeformation rate considerably reduced the shape factor. The holding time of 10-15 min at semi-solid temperature of 580 °C was suggested in order to prevent grain growth. Coarsening of the grains by excess time or temperature of heat treatment reduced the tensile strength of the alloy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)130-135
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume468
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 22 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Mechanical properties
  • Metallography
  • Metals and alloys
  • Microstructure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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