Abstract
The effects of major alloying elements in aluminium alloys finding a great application as a metal matrix because of its light weight, good mechanical properties, and high resistance to environmental degradation is discussed. Chromium raises the recrystallization temperature and improves the aluminium oxide film properties. Iron reduces the corrosion resistance while magnesium precipitates at grain boundaries as highly anodic phase. Maximum strength is obtained by the addition of 2-10% of copper and zinc which acts as a protective cladding in aluminium alloys. The yield strength and hardness of aluminium increases with lithium content and the aging temperature and such alloys generally show low stress corrosion cracking resistance.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 921-944 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry