Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys

The effects of rare earth Y on the microstructures and tensile properties of ZL109 alloys were studied through metallographic observation, scanning electron microanalysis, X-ray diffraction, and tensile experiments, and the existence form and mechanism of Y were analyzed. The results show that the g...

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Main Authors: Xiangdu Qin, Anmin Li, Xiang Li
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description The effects of rare earth Y on the microstructures and tensile properties of ZL109 alloys were studied through metallographic observation, scanning electron microanalysis, X-ray diffraction, and tensile experiments, and the existence form and mechanism of Y were analyzed. The results show that the grain size of the ZL109 alloy is obviously reduced and that the strength of the ZL109 alloy is significantly increased after adding the Y element. When the Y content is increased to 0.2 wt.%, the tensile properties of the ZL109 alloy at room temperature and 350 °C are better than those without a rare earth addition, and the comprehensive tensile properties are better. This is due to the addition of the Y element; α-Al dendrites are obviously refined, and there is a tendency for them to change into fine isometric crystals. The size of the eutectic Si decreases, and its shape is modified. The morphology and size of high temperature enhanced phases, such as Al<sub>3</sub>CuNi, are optimized. The heat-resistant enhanced phase Al<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>Y is formed after the addition of rare earth Y. However, with the addition of the Y element, the Al<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>Y phase increases, and coarsening results in the decrease in alloy strength.
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spelling doaj-art-b3fc99d6e13f4f46ba2f0bdb542819b32025-01-24T13:28:13ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-01-011517510.3390/cryst15010075Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 AlloysXiangdu Qin0Anmin Li1Xiang Li2School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaSchool of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaSchool of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, ChinaThe effects of rare earth Y on the microstructures and tensile properties of ZL109 alloys were studied through metallographic observation, scanning electron microanalysis, X-ray diffraction, and tensile experiments, and the existence form and mechanism of Y were analyzed. The results show that the grain size of the ZL109 alloy is obviously reduced and that the strength of the ZL109 alloy is significantly increased after adding the Y element. When the Y content is increased to 0.2 wt.%, the tensile properties of the ZL109 alloy at room temperature and 350 °C are better than those without a rare earth addition, and the comprehensive tensile properties are better. This is due to the addition of the Y element; α-Al dendrites are obviously refined, and there is a tendency for them to change into fine isometric crystals. The size of the eutectic Si decreases, and its shape is modified. The morphology and size of high temperature enhanced phases, such as Al<sub>3</sub>CuNi, are optimized. The heat-resistant enhanced phase Al<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>Y is formed after the addition of rare earth Y. However, with the addition of the Y element, the Al<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>2</sub>Y phase increases, and coarsening results in the decrease in alloy strength.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/1/75ZL109Yheat-resistant property
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ZL109
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title Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys
title_full Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys
title_fullStr Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys
title_short Effect of Y on the Microstructures and Heat-Resistant Property of ZL109 Alloys
title_sort effect of y on the microstructures and heat resistant property of zl109 alloys
topic ZL109
Y
heat-resistant property
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