ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract In this work the microstructure of a commercial Al-Cu alloy (2 0 1 1) in several metallurgical states has been studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The metallurgical states were chosen in such a way that the alloy contained predominantly one of the four possible phases in these alloys (i.e. GP zones andθ″,θ′ andθ phases). The commercial tempers T3 and T6 have also been considered. The interpretation of the DSC curves was aided by measuring the changes in Vickers hardness and conductivity during a linear heating similar to that provided by the DSC apparatus; these studies allow, for instance, a clearer distinction between the GP (Guinier-Preston) zone dissolution peak and theθ″ phase dissolution peak. The results are compared with those obtained by other authors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00553019
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