Comparison of crack growth behaviour between spray-formed and commercial plate Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy 7150

A.D.B. Gingell, J.E. King

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    Abstract

    This paper compares the crack growth resistance of an experimental spray-formed extrusion with that of a commercial aluminium alloy, the two alloys having similar compositions but markedly different grain structures. Tensile and fracture behaviour is similar in both materials and is influenced by inclusion content. The two materials differ in their crack growth resistance, which is shown to be dependent upon grain size and shape. Environmentally-induced crack growth is favoured by aligned grain boundaries and small grain size.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAluminium alloys - ICAA5
    Subtitle of host publicationtheir physical and mechanical properties
    EditorsJ.H. Driver, B. Dubost, F. Durand, R. Fougeres, P. Guyot, P. Sainfort, M. Suery
    Place of PublicationPfaffikon (CH)
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications
    Pages1605-1610
    Number of pages6
    VolumePart 3
    ISBN (Print)978-0-87849-732-4
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1996
    Event5th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys, their Physical and Mechanical Properties (ICAA5) - Grenoble, France
    Duration: 19 Jul 1996 → …

    Publication series

    NameMaterials science forum
    PublisherTrans Tech Publications
    Volume217-222
    ISSN (Print)0255-5476
    ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

    Conference

    Conference5th International Conference on Aluminium Alloys, their Physical and Mechanical Properties (ICAA5)
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityGrenoble
    Period19/07/96 → …

    Keywords

    • Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy
    • closure
    • corrosion fatigue
    • embrittlement
    • frequency
    • grain size
    • hydrogen
    • intergranular cracking
    • spray-formed
    • composition
    • corrosion resistance
    • crack propagation
    • crystal microstructure
    • fatigue of materials
    • frequencies
    • grain boundaries
    • grain size and shape
    • hydrogen embrittlement
    • mechanical properties
    • metal extrusion
    • metal forming
    • commercial alloy
    • spray formed alloy
    • aluminum alloys

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