The microstructure and property of Al–Si alloy improved by the Sc-microalloying and Y2O3 nano-particles

Authors :: Feng Wen
Chao Liu
Yinghui Zhang
Weirong Li
Renguo Guan
Jiqiang Chen
Qiongyu Zhou
Wencai Zhu
Source :: Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 205-217 (2021)
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
Abstract: The effect of Sc-microalloying and Y2O3 nano-particles on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-cast Al-5.5Si alloy is studied by means of optical microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, hardness test and tensile test. The influence of annealing treatment on the microstructure and properties of the Al-Si alloys is also investigated as well. The results show that the addition of Sc and Y2O3 nano-particles could significantly improve the mechanical property of the Al-Si alloy. The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of Al-Si-Sc/Y2O3 alloy are improved by around 45 and 71%, respectively, when compared to that of the Al-Si alloy. The effect of the nanosized particles (precipitated and added) on strengthening and deformation of Al-Si alloy is analyzed and discussed in detail. The results of annealing treatment indicate that the change in mechanical property of the Al-Si-Sc alloy during annealing treatment is mainly associated with the precipitation of the secondary Si phase.

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