AlTi5B1 grain refiners on the casting of DIN 226 aluminum alloys

Onuralp Yucel, Ceyhun Yapici, Ahmet Turan

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Abstract

In recent years, several mechanisms have been suggested to explain the formation of fine grains during grain refinement process. All conducted studies indicate that TiB2 and Al3Ti particles create nucleus zones in molten metal. Offering an exact explanation for the grain refinement mechanism was purposed by using Electron Probe Micro Analysis (EPMA) technique for a comprehensive investigation of grain boundaries in terms of elemental distribution. In this study, DIN 226 high pressure die casting (HPDC) aluminum alloy was employed as the matrix system. 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.6% AlTi5Bl (by wt.) which is a common grain refiner master alloy was added to the smelting charge and samples were taken with different durations. Hardness and grain size tests were preformed on these samples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLight Metals 2014 - At the TMS 2014 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
PublisherMinerals, Metals and Materials Society
Pages1449-1451
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9781118889084
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventLight Metals 2014 - TMS 2014 Annual Meeting and Exhibition - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 201420 Feb 2014

Publication series

NameTMS Light Metals
ISSN (Print)0147-0809

Conference

ConferenceLight Metals 2014 - TMS 2014 Annual Meeting and Exhibition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period16/02/1420/02/14

Keywords

  • AlTi5B1
  • Aluminum
  • Grain refinement
  • High pressure die casting

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