Microstructural examination and properties of premixed Al-Cu-Mg powder metallurgy alloy

► High strength aluminum P/M alloys were developed. ► Premixed elemental Al5Cu and Al5Cu0.5Mg powder metallurgy alloys developed. ► TRS value of 466 MPa was obtained with the elemental mixture of Al5Cu0.5Mg. ► It was shown that the TRS of Al can be increased almost six times. ► Hardness value of the Al5Cu0.5Mg alloy was two times higher than Al base material.