Effect of Solidification Rate and Composition on Segregation in Al-Li-Cu-Zr Alloys

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In the present study, solidification and segregation of Al-Li-Cu-Zr alloys have been investigated. Results show that shape of ingots and amount of lithium can change solidification essence. Increasing solidification rate, not only eliminates grain-refining effect of zirconium but also causes coarse segregation of copper in grain boundaries (negative segregation). Increasing amount of lithium in Al-Cu-Li-Zr alloys can change the solubility of other alloying elements (Cu, Zr) and increase solidification range and microsegregation of copper in structure.

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Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volumes 258-260)

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15-19

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October 2006

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