Effect of Ge addition on the clustering of naturally-aged Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloy
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Abstract
Ge addition effect on the delaying natural aging of Al-Mg-Si-Cu alloy was investigated. Natural aging kinetic and cluster size was suppressed by the Ge addition. Using atom probe tomography, it was found that Ge refines cluster evolution by disturbing Mg-enrichment of Si-Si cluster as well as enhancing vacancy trapping. Segregation of Ge at the interface of cluster was also regarded as potential barrier to growth of the clusters.
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OpenAlex topics: Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties · Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques · Microstructure and mechanical properties
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