Influence of Solution Heat Treatment on Phase Composition and Structure of ZnAl40Cu(1-2)Ti(1-2) Alloys

Zn-Al-Cu alloys are characterised by very good tribological properties: high resistances to abrasive wear and adhesive wear, resistance to dry friction, low friction coefficient. Important disadvantages of Zn-Al alloys include, among others low structural and dimensional instability in as-cast stage and during long-period after pouring into moulds. Studies carried out in recent years confirm the problem of dimensional instability of Zn-Al-Cu alloys may be reduced by replace copper partially with titanium. The goal of the studies carried out was to define the influence of heat treatment on the microstructure and phase composition of ZnAl40Cu(1-2)Ti(1-2) alloys. The scope of the investigations included analysis of the phase composition, tests using a scanning electron microscope and a scanning transmission electron microscope, and X-ray microanalysis. The studies carried out indicate a presence of the e-CuZn5 and Ti2ZnAl5, AlxCuyTiz phases in the ZnAl40Cu(1-2)Ti(1-2) alloys.

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Opracowanie rekordu w ramach umowy 509/P-DUN/2018 ze środków MNiSW przeznaczonych na działalność upowszechniającą naukę (2018).