Effect of homogenization heat treatment on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg–8Li–3Al–1Y-0.5Gd alloy
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Homogenization heat treatment can effectively eliminate casting segregation and improve the overall properties of alloys. This makes it widely applicable in the field of alloy material processing. This study systematically investigates the effects of homogenization heat treatment on the microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of cast Mg-8Li-3Al-1Y-0.5Gd alloy. The results indicate that the heat treatment alloy mainly consists of α-Mg phase, β-Li phase, AlLi phase, and Al 2 (Y, Gd) phase. As the heat treatment temperature increases, the hardness of the alloy decreases. Prolonging homogenization time promotes the gradual dissolution of the AlLi phase and the precipitation of needle-like α-Mg phase from the matrix. After 4 h of homogenization treatment, the alloy achieves optimal mechanical properties. The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength reach 296 ± 11 MPa and 256 ± 8 MPa, respectively. Strengthening is primarily due to a synergistic effect of solid solution strengthening from the AlLi phase and grain boundary strengthening from the α-Mg phase. Furthermore, this study explores the optimized homogenization heat treatment parameters for this alloy system. It provides a theoretical basis and process guidance for homogenization treatment in subsequent plastic deformation processes.
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OpenAlex topics: Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications · Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties
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