Advanced aluminium–lithium 1420 alloy for welded structures for aerospace technology

Khokhlatova, L. B.; Lukin, V. I.; Kolobnev, N. I.; Ioda, E. N.; Bazeskin, A.V.; Lavrenchuk, V. P.; Koshkin, V.V.; Mezentseva, E.A.

doi:10.1080/09507116.2010.486182

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“…Adding small amounts of lithium (Li) into aluminum (Al) alloys grants a state-of-the-art combination of comprehensive properties (e.g., high specific strength, outstanding weldability, and good anti-corrosion performance) and weight reduction, which has made Al-Li alloy a desirable structural material in the aerospace industry [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]. Similar to Al-Cu-Li alloys, Al-Mg-Li alloys are one of the greatest Al alloy series interested in the aero-industrial application, particularly in the development of ultra-lightweight spacecraft parts that demand further weight decrease, because of their extremely low density [ 7 , 8 , 9 ].…”

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Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Huang,

Li,

et al. 2023

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The Al-Mg-Li alloy is ideal for ultra-lightweight aircraft components, and its further performance improvement is of great interest in the aerospace industry. In this study, the effects of various beryllium (Be) additions (Be-free, 0.1, 0.25, 0.50 wt.%) on the microstructure, mechanical, and corrosion performance of the Al-Mg-Li alloys were systematically investigated. The optimal tensile property was obtained in the alloy which added 0.1 wt.% Be with an ultimate tensile strength (UTS), yield strength (YS), and elongation (El) of 530 MPa, 370 MPa, and 9.2%, respectively. Trace Be addition promotes the grain refinement of the as-cast alloy ingot and contributes positive effects to the recrystallization, bringing improvement of the tensile property. Meanwhile, the best anti-corrosion behavior is also presented at 0.1 wt.% Be is added, due to its potential to reduce the width of precipitates free zone (PFZ). As the Be content increases to an excessive level, the comprehensive performance decreases. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that adding trace Be elements into Al-Mg-Li alloys has a positive effect on the comprehensive service performance.

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Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Huang,

Li,

et al. 2023

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“…Adding small amounts of lithium (Li) into aluminum (Al) alloys grants a state-ofthe-art combination of comprehensive properties (e.g., high specific strength, outstanding weldability, and good anti-corrosion performance) and weight reduction, which has made Al-Li alloy a desirable structural material in the aerospace industry [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Similar to Al-Cu-Li alloys, Al-Mg-Li alloys are one of the greatest Al alloy series interested in the aero-industrial application, particularly in the development of ultra-lightweight spacecraft parts that demand further weight decrease, because of their extremely low density [7][8][9].…”

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confidence: 99%

Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure and Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Huang,

Li,

et al. 2023

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In this study, the effects of various beryllium (Be) addition (Be-free, 0.1, 0.25, 0.50 wt.%) on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion corrosion of the Al-Mg-Li alloys were systematically investigated. The best performance was obtained in alloy with 0.1 wt.% Be addition. Trace Be addition promotes the grain refinement of the as-cast alloy ingot and contributes positive effects to the recrystallization, bringing improvement of tensile property. Meanwhile, the best anti-corrosion behavior is also presented at 0.1 wt.% Be addition, due to its potential to reduce the width of precipitates free zone (PFZ). As the Be content increase to an excessive level, the comprehensive performance decreases. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that adding trace Be element into Al-Mg-Li alloys has a positive effect on the comprehensive service performance.

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“…Compared to Al-Li alloys with Cu, Al-Mg-Li alloys are of great interest in the aerospace industry, especially in the design of ultra-lightweight aircraft components that require weight reduction [ 3 , 4 ], due to their low density, high specific strength, great welding properties, and excellent corrosion resistance, such as 1420 and 1424 Al-Li alloys [ 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Currently, rolling deformation is the main method to enhance the mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Li alloys and their processing properties.…”

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Effect of Rolling Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of Al-Mg-Li Alloy

Xiao

et al. 2022

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In this study, the effects of hot-rolled processes at different temperatures (420 °C, 450 °C, and 480 °C) and subsequent solid solution and aging treatments on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion properties of Al-Mg-Li alloys with trace Sc and Zr addition were investigated. The aging treatment of rolled sheets after solid solution treatment could obtain Al3Li particles and Al3(Sc, Zr)/Al3Li core–shell particles to improve the mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Li alloy products effectively. The results showed that, as the rolling temperatures increased from 420 °C to 480 °C, the alloy’s ultimate tensile strengths and yield strengths increased, while the corrosion resistance decreased. The increase in rolling temperature increased the precipitation-free zone (PFZ) width of the alloy, which undermined the corrosion resistance of the alloy. Moreover, elevating the hot rolling temperature changes the texture strength of the alloy. Particularly in the 480 °C hot-rolled sample, the decrease in the Brass texture strength and the increase in the S texture and Copper texture strength led to an increase in the Taylor factor (M). The increase in rolling temperature also raised the number density of the Al3(Sc, Zr)/Al3Li core–shell particles. The presence of such particles not only inhibits grain growth but also changes the strength mechanism from dislocation cutting to Orowan bypassing. Due to the combination effect of grain morphology, texture evolution, and precipitation behavior, the 480 °C hot-rolled sample had the highest properties.

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Advanced aluminium–lithium 1420 alloy for welded structures for aerospace technology

Cited by 9 publications

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Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure and Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys

Effect of Rolling Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of Al-Mg-Li Alloy

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