کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1448382 | 988672 | 2010 | 17 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

The evolution of atomistic-level nanostructure during the early stages of elevated temperature ageing of rapid hardening (RH) Al–Cu–Mg alloys has been characterised by a combination of atom probe tomography (APT), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and positron annihilation spectroscopy (PAS). APT analysis confirms that significant dispersions of small solute clusters form during ageing for 60 s at 150 °C. No zone-like precipitate structures were observed by TEM and APT examinations. These small clusters are believed to be responsible for the RH effect. Careful quantitative APT analysis reveals that a high density of Cu–Mg clusters with high Mg:Cu ratio gives the most potent strengthening response. Positron annihilation measurements also show that Cu–Mg clusters provide additional sites for vacancy stabilisation.
Journal: Acta Materialia - Volume 58, Issue 15, September 2010, Pages 4923–4939