Huang, Y.; Li, W.; Wu, M.; Xiao, D.; Huang, L.; Liu, W. Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys. Materials2023, 16, 6308.
Huang, Y.; Li, W.; Wu, M.; Xiao, D.; Huang, L.; Liu, W. Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys. Materials 2023, 16, 6308.
Huang, Y.; Li, W.; Wu, M.; Xiao, D.; Huang, L.; Liu, W. Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys. Materials2023, 16, 6308.
Huang, Y.; Li, W.; Wu, M.; Xiao, D.; Huang, L.; Liu, W. Effects of Beryllium Addition on Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Performance of Al-Mg-Li Alloys. Materials 2023, 16, 6308.
Abstract
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.
Engineering, Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering
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