Research Status and Prospective Properties of the Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Series Aluminum Alloys
Jue Wang, Faguo Li
Abstract
An Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy has high specific strength, good corrosion resistance, fracture toughness and fatigue resistance. It is one of the most important structural materials in the fields of aviation, aerospace, weapons and transportation; in particular, it plays a huge role in the field of aerospace. In order to optimize the strength, toughness and corrosion properties of an Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloy, the focus of research on this alloy has always been on the alloying process. The effects of the main alloying elements, trace alloying elements and rare earth elements on the microstructure and properties of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys are briefly introduced in this paper, and future research directions are proposed.
Topics & Concepts
AlloyMaterials scienceMetallurgyCorrosionMicrostructureAerospaceToughnessAluminiumFracture toughness6111 aluminium alloySpecific strengthRare earthComposite materialEngineeringAerospace engineeringComposite numberAluminum Alloy Microstructure PropertiesAluminum Alloys Composites PropertiesMicrostructure and mechanical properties