Simultaneous Strength and Elongation Enhancement of Al-5Si Alloy and Welding Performance via Trace Cu/La Addition
Wenwen Wu, Xianqi Meng, Sanxuan Han, Jingbo Liu, Xiaowei Lei, Nan Wang
TL;DR
Adding small amounts of Cu and La to Al-5Si alloy improves its strength, elongation, and welding performance by refining microstructure and enhancing fluidity.
Contribution
The study reveals how Cu-La co-addition simultaneously enhances mechanical properties and welding performance in Al-5Si alloys.
Findings
Cu-La addition refines α-(Al) and Fe-rich phases while improving fluidity and elongation.
Cu-La co-addition increases weld pool width and reduces porosity in 6061 alloy welding.
Uniform Cu distribution due to La addition is key to adjusting mechanical properties.
Abstract
The addition of Cu or La plays an important role in microstructure and property manipulation of 4xxx series Al-Si alloys. However, the effects of Cu-La hybrid modification on the microstructure and properties of Al-5Si alloys and welding performance remain unclear. In this paper, the influence of Cu-La addition on the strength and elongation of one commercial Al-5Si alloy and the welding joint characterization are investigated. The results show that the addition of Cu-La can refine α-(Al) and Fe-rich phase and improve the fluidity. Meanwhile, the elongation can be improved by Cu-La microalloying, which is beneficial for the manufacturing filler wire. The uniform distribution of Cu in the alloy but not segregation at grain boundaries due to La addition is the key factor to adjust the mechanical properties. Moreover, the filler materials were used to conduct metal inert gas welding on…
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TopicsAluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties · Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis · Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses