Abstract
A detailed understanding of the atomistic processes governing the age hardening response of light metal alloys is of vital importance for the optimization of their properties. While a static characterization of metastable precipitates is possible, e.g., by advanced microscopic techniques, the kinetic aspects of the underlying formation of phases are by far more difficult to assess. In this work we present isothermal, high-stability laser dilatometric measurements, during the natural and artificial aging of a commercial aluminum alloy (Al-Mg-Si), with a rate resolution below 1, nm/h. The results of this case study show that the presented dilatometric technique allows for direct monitoring of the precipitation process with an unprecedented accuracy on the volume as well as on the time scale.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Magnesium Technology 2017 |
Editors | Neale R. Neelameggham, Alok Singh, Kiran N. Solanki, Dmytro Orlov |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 669-674 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-52392-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-319-52391-0 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 9th International Symposium on Magnesium Technology, 2017 - San Diego, United States Duration: 26 Feb 2017 → 2 Mar 2017 Conference number: 9 |
Publication series
Name | Minerals, Metals and Materials Series |
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Volume | Part F8 |
ISSN (Print) | 2367-1181 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2367-1696 |
Conference
Conference | 9th International Symposium on Magnesium Technology, 2017 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Diego |
Period | 26/02/17 → 2/03/17 |
Keywords
- Aging
- Aluminum
- Dilatometry
- Precipitation