Generation and evolution of Guinier-Preston zones in a 7075 Aluminum alloy applying the aging process

Authors

  • Wilmer Betanco Departamento de Materia Condensada, Escuela de Física. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
  • Gerhard Rummel Departamento de Materia Condensada, Escuela de Física. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras
  • David Aguilar Departamento de Materia Condensada, Escuela de Física. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/ref.v11i1.16743

Keywords:

Precipitation hardening, aging, Aluminum-zinc alloy, Guinier-Preston zones, mechanical properties, metallographic tests, hardness tests, thermal treatment, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Abstract

A precipitation hardening process was carried out on a 7xxx series aluminum alloy, resulting in changes in its mechanical properties. GuinierPreston zones were observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and valuable data was collected through metallographic tests and hardness tests. These results demonstrate that it is possible to improve the properties of complex aluminum alloys using thermal treatment methods and mechanical testing available at UNAH.

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Published

2023-11-02

How to Cite

Betanco, W., Rummel, G., & Aguilar, D. (2023). Generation and evolution of Guinier-Preston zones in a 7075 Aluminum alloy applying the aging process. Revista De La Escuela De Física, 11(1), 1–32. https://doi.org/10.5377/ref.v11i1.16743

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Investigation

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