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How to strengthen single-phase aluminum alloy
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2025-08-22
The strengthening of single-phase aluminum alloys is primarily achieved through heat treatment, with the core method being solution treatment followed by aging treatment (solution-ageing treatment).
Strengthening Principle
Solution Treatment: The aluminum alloy is heated to the α single-phase region (450–550°C) to fully dissolve alloy elements and form a supersaturated solid solution. It is then rapidly quenched and cooled to retain the supersaturated state.
Aging treatment: Through natural aging (room temperature for 4–5 days) or artificial aging (heating to 120–200°C and holding), the supersaturated solid solution precipitates into fine, dispersed second phases (e.g., Al₂Cuθ phase), enhancing strength and hardness through lattice distortion.
Strengthening Effects
Natural aging: Strength increases gradually over time, but plasticity decreases more rapidly.
Artificial aging: Strength improvement is more significant, but temperature and time must be controlled to avoid over-aging, which can lead to strength reduction.
Application scenarios
This method is suitable for deformable aluminum alloys (such as the 2XXX and 7XXX series), achieving significant strengthening through the precipitation strengthening mechanism.
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