Microstructure and plastic deformation behavior of modified AA7075-t6 aluminum alloy

Kyu Sik Kim, Gwan Yeung Kim, Si Young Sung, Bum Suck Han, Yong Nam Kwon, Kee Ahn Lee

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Abstract

This study investigated the plastic deformation behavior and microstructure evolution of the modified AA7075 alloy (using Eco-Mg in lieu of Mg element). Before the compression tests, the microstructure was observed and phase analysis was performed. As the conditions for the compression tests, temperature range was from 523K to 723K and strain rates were controlled from 10-2 s-1 to 10 s-1 using Gleeble equipment. The flow stress of the modified AA7075 alloy with their small grain size and second phases were slightly higher than that of conventional AA7075 alloy. The activation energy for the plastic deformation of this alloy was about 135.9kJ/mol, a relatively lower value compared with the conventional AA7075 alloy (more than 140kJ/mol). The processing map of the modified AA7075-T6 alloy was plotted and compared with that of conventional alloys. This alloy showed similar formability with the conventional AA7075 alloy, i.e., similar area of stable deformation region. We also attempted to discuss plastic deformation behavior related to its microstructure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials and Engineering Materials III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages424-429
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038350255
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials 2013, CAMEM 2013 - , Singapore
Duration: 14 Dec 201315 Dec 2013

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume893
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2013 3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Materials 2013, CAMEM 2013
Country/TerritorySingapore
Period14/12/1315/12/13

Keywords

  • Hot compression
  • Microstructure
  • Modified AA7075 alloy
  • Plastic deformation

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