Superplasticity in a coarse-grained 6061 Al and the liquid phase effect

T. G. Nieh, R. Kaibyshev, F. Musin, D. R. Lesuer

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Abstract

Over the last decade, superplasticity at high strain rates (>10-1 s-1) has been reported in many fine grain structural materials, including Al-base and Mg-base composites, mechanically-alloyed materials, and modified conventional alloys. Many recent experimental results suggest that the presence of a small amount of liquid phase at interfaces or grain boundaries not only enhances the strain rate for superplasticity, but also has a strong influence on the deformation mechanisms. In the present paper, high temperature properties of conventional 6061 Al (grain size approximately 200 μm) are examined. Tensile properties were evaluated at temperatures ranging from 500 to 610 °C, and at strain rate ranging from 10-5 s-1 to 2×10-2 s-1. Experimental results indicate that the ductility of the alloy depends upon both strain rate and temperature. The maximum strain rate sensitivity is about 0.7. The optimal tensile elongation (350%) was, in fact, obtained at 10-4 s-1 and 590 °C, slightly above the solidus temperature of the alloy (582 °C). The role of liquid phase on ductility is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSuperplasticity and Superplastic Forming
PublisherMinerals, Metals & Materials Soc (TMS)
Pages137-144
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1998 TMS Annual Meeting - San Antonio, TX, USA
Duration: 15 Feb 199819 Feb 1998

Publication series

NameTMS Annual Meeting

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1998 TMS Annual Meeting
CitySan Antonio, TX, USA
Period15/02/9819/02/98

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