EP0584596A2 - High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an aluminum-based alloy for use in a wide range of applications such as in aircraft, vehicles and ships, as well as, in the structural material for the engine portions thereof.
- the present invention may be employed as sash, roofing material and exterior material for use in construction, or as material for use in sea water equipment, nuclear reactors, and the like.
- alloys incorporating various components such as Al-Cu, Al-Si, Al-Mg, Al-Cu-Si, Al-Cu-Mg, and Al-Zn-Mg are known.
- superior anti-corrosive properties are obtained at a light weight, and thus the aforementioned alloys are being widely used as structural material for machines in vehicles, ships and aircraft, in addition to being employed as sash, roofing material, exterior material for use in construction, structural material for use in LNG tanks, and the like.
- the prior art aluminum-based alloys generally exhibit disadvantages such as a low hardness and poor heat resistance when compared to material incorporating Fe.
- some materials have incorporated elements such as Cu, Mg and Zn for increased hardness, disadvantages remain such as low anti-corrosive properties.
- an aluminum-based alloy which can be utilized as material with a high hardness, high strength, high electrical resistance, anti-abrasion properties, or as soldering material.
- the disclosed aluminum-based alloy has a superior heat resistance, and may undergo extruding or press processing by utilizing the superplastic phenomenon observed near liquid crystallization temperatures.
- This aluminum-based alloy comprises a composition A1M*X with a special composition ratio (wherein M* signifies an element such as V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zr and the like, and X represents a rare earth element such as La, Ce, Sm and Nd, or an element such as Y, Nb, Ta, Mm (misch metal) and the like), and has an amorphous or a combined amorphous/fine crystalline structure.
- M* signifies an element such as V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zr and the like
- X represents a rare earth element such as La, Ce, Sm and Nd, or an element such as Y, Nb, Ta, Mm (misch metal) and the like
- this aluminum-based alloy is disadvantageous in that high costs result from the incorporation of large amounts of expensive rare earth elements and/or metal elements with a high activity such as Y. Namely, in addition to the aforementioned use of expensive raw materials, problems also arise such as increased consumption and labor costs due to the large scale of the manufacturing facilities required to treat materials with high activities. Furthermore, the aforementioned aluminum-based alloy tends to display insufficient restance to oxidation and corrosion.
- the first preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy, essentially consisting of an amorphous structure or a multiphase amorphous/fine crystalline structure, represented by the general formula Al x M y R z (wherein M is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, and R is at least one element or mixture selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal)).
- the second preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy, essentially consisting of an amorphous structure or a multiphase amorphous/fine crystalline structure, represented by the general formula Al x Ni y M' z (wherein M' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu and Zr).
- M' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu and Zr.
- the fine crystalline component of the multiphase structure described in the aforementioned first and second embodiments comprises at least one phase selected from the group consisting of an aluminum phase, a stable or metastable intermetallic compound phase, and a metal solid solution comprising an aluminum matrix.
- the individual crystal diameter of this fine crystalline component is approximately 30 to 50 nm.
- the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula Al x Co y M'' z (wherein M'' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe and Cu).
- the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula Al a Fe b L c (wherein L is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn and Cu).
- the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention substitutes Ti or Zr in place of element M'' or L, in an amount corresponding to one-half or less of the atomic percentage of M'' or L.
- the atomic percentages of Al, element M, and element R are restricted to 64.5 - 95%, 0.5 - 35% and 0 - 0.5% respectively.
- Element M which represents one or more metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, coexists with R and improves the amorphous forming properties, as well as, raising the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. Most importantly, this element markedly improves the hardness and strength of the amorphous phase.
- these elements also stabilize the fine crystalline phase, form stable or metastable intermetallic compounds with aluminum or other additional elements, distperse uniformly in the aluminum matrix ( ⁇ -phase), phenomenally increase the hardness and strength of the alloy, suppress coarsening of the fine crystal at high temperatures, and impart a resistance to heat.
- an atomic percentage for element M of less than 0.5% is undesirable, as this reduces the strength and hardness of the alloy.
- an atomic percentage exceeding 35% is also undesirable as this results in intermetallic compounds forming easily, which in turn lead to embrittlement of the alloy.
- Element R is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal).
- a misch metal mainly comprises La and/or Ce, and may also include additional complexes incorporating other rare earth metals, excluding the aforementioned La and Ce, as well as, unavoidable impurities (Si, Fe, Mg, etc.).
- element R enhances the amorphous forming properties, and also raises the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. In this manner, the anti-corrosive properties can be improved, and the amorphous phase can be stabilized up to a high temperature.
- element R coexists with element M, and stabilizes the fine crystalline phase.
- the atomic percentages of Al, Ni, and element M' are restricted to 50 - 95%, 0.5 - 35% and 0.5 - 20% respectively.
- An atomic percentage for Al of less than 50% is undesirable, as this results in significant embrittlement of the alloy.
- an atomic percentage for Al exceeding 95% is also undesirable, as this results in reduction of the strength and hardness of the alloy.
- the atomic percentage for Ni is within the range of 0.5 - 35%. If the incorporated amount of Ni is less than 0.5%, the strength and hardness of the alloy are reduced. On the other hand, an atomic percentage exceeding 35% results in intermetallic compounds forming easily, which in turn leads to embrittlement of the alloy. Thus both of these situations are undesirable.
- the atomic percentage for element M' lies within the range of 0.5 - 20%.
- the strength and hardness of the alloy are reduced.
- an atomic percentage exceeding 20% results in embrittlement of the alloy. Both of these situations are likewise undesirable.
- Element M' coexists with other elements, and improves the amorphous forming properties, in addition to raising the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. Most importantly, this element phenomenally improves the hardness and strength of the amorphous phase. As well, under the fine crystal manufacturing conditions, element M' also stabilizes the fine crystalline phase, forms stable or metastable intermetallic compounds with aluminum or other additional elements, disperses uniformly in the aluminum matrix ( ⁇ -phase), phenomenally increases the hardness and strength of the alloy, suppresses coarsening of the fine crystal at high temperatures, and imparts a resistance to heat.
- the aforementioned aluminium-based alloys according to the present invention represented by the formulae Al x Co y M'' z and Al a Fe b L c , by adding predetermined amounts of Co and/or Fe to Al, the effect of quenching is enhanced, the amorphous and fine crystalline phases are more easily obtained, and the thermal stability of the overall structure is improved. In addition, the strength and hardness of the resulting alloy are also increased.
- the effect of quenching is enhanced, the amorphous and fine crystalline phases are more easily obtained, and the thermal stability of the overall structure is improved.
- the atomic percentage of Al is in the 50 - 95% range.
- An atomic percentage for Al of less than 50% is undesirable, as this results in embrittlement of the alloy.
- an atomic percentage for Al exceeding 95% is also undesirable, as this results in reduction of the strength and hardness of the alloy.
- the atomic percentage of Co and/or Fe lies in the 0.5 - 35% range.
- the strength and hardness are not improved, while, on the other hand, when this atomic percentage exceeds 35%, embrittlement is observed, and the strength and toughness are reduced.
- embrittlement of the alloy begins to occur.
- the atomic percentage of Mn (manganese) and/or Cu (copper) lies in the 0.5 - 20% range.
- Mn manganese
- Cu copper
- the atomic percentage of Ti (titanium) and/or Zr (zirconium) lies in the range of up to one-half the atomic percentage of element M'' or L.
- the quench effect is not improved, and, in the case when a crystalline state is incorporated into the alloy composition, the crystalline grains are not finely crystallized.
- this atomic percentage exceeds 10%, embrittlement occurs, and toughness is reduced.
- the melting point rises, and melting become difficult to achieve.
- the viscosity of the liquid-melt increases, and thus, at the time of manufacturing, it becomes difficult to discharge this liquid-melt from the nozzle.
- All of the aforementioned aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention can be manufactured by quench solidification of the alloy liquid-melts having the aforementioned compositions using a liquid quenching method.
- This liquid quenching method essentially entails rapid cooling of the melted alloy.
- Single roll, double roll, and submerged rotational spin methods have proved to be particularly effective.
- a cooling rate of 104 to 106 K/sec is easily obtainable.
- the liquid-melt is first poured into a storage vessel such as a silica tube, and then discharged, via a nozzle aperture at the tip of the silica tube, towards a copper roll of diameter 30 to 300 mm, which is rotating at a fixed velocity in the range of 300 to 1000 rpm.
- a storage vessel such as a silica tube
- a nozzle aperture at the tip of the silica tube towards a copper roll of diameter 30 to 300 mm, which is rotating at a fixed velocity in the range of 300 to 1000 rpm.
- fine wire-thin material can be easily obtained through the submerged rotational spin method by discharging the liquid-melt in order to quench it, via the nozzle aperture, into a refrigerant solution layer of depth 1 to 10 cm, maintained by means of centrifugal force inside an air drum rotating at 50 to 500 rpm, under argon gas back pressure.
- the angle between the liquid-melt discharged from the nozzle, and the refrigerant surface is preferably 60 to 90°C, and the relative velocity ratio of the the liquid-melt and the refrigerant surface is preferably 0.7 to 0.9.
- thin layers of aluminum-based alloy of the aforementioned compositions can also be obtained without using the above methods, by employing layer formation processes such as the sputtering method.
- aluminum alloy powder of the aforementioned compositions can be obtained by quenching the liquid-melt using various atomizer and spray methods such as a high pressure gas spray method.
- the fine crystalline phase of the present invention represents a crystalline phase in which the crystal particles have an average maximum diameter of 1 ⁇ m.
- An alloy of the structural state (amorphous phase) described in (1) above has a high strength, superior bending ductility, and a high toughness.
- Alloys possessing the structural phases (multiphase structures) described in (2) and (3) above have a high strength which is greater than that of the alloys of (amorphous) structural state (1) by a factor of 1.2 to 1.5.
- Alloys possessing the structural phases (multiphase structure and solid solution) described in (4) and (5) above have a greater toughness and higher strength than that of the alloys of structural states (1), (2) and (3).
- Each of the aforementioned structural states can be determined by a normal X-ray diffraction method or by observation using a transmission electron microscope.
- a halo pattern characteristic of this amorphous phase is evident.
- a diffraction pattern formed from a halo pattern and characteristic diffraction peak, attributed to the fine crystalline phase is displayed.
- a pattern formed from a halo pattern and characteristic diffraction peak, attributed to the intermetallic compound phase is displayed.
- amorphous and fine crystalline substances as well as, amorphous/fine crystalline complexes can be obtained by means of various methods such as the aforementioned single and double roll methods, submerged rotational spin method, sputtering method, various atomizer methods, spray method, mechanical alloying method and the like.
- the amorphous/fine crystalline multiphase can be obtained by selecting the appropriate manufacturing conditions as necessary.
- any of the structural states described in (1) to (3) above can be obtained.
- any of the structural states described in (4) and (5) can be obtained.
- the aforementioned amorphous phase structure is heated above a specific temperature, it decomposes to form crystal.
- This specific temperature is referred to as the crystallization temperature.
- the aluminum-based alloy of the present invention displays superiplasticity at temperatures near the crystallization temperature (crystallization temperature ⁇ 100°C), as well as, at the high temperatures within the fine crystalline stable temperature range, and thus processes such as extruding, pressing and hot forging can easily be performed. Consequently, aluminum-based alloys of the above-mentioned compositions obtained in the aforementioned thin tape, wire, plate and/or powder states can be easily formed into bulk materials by means of extruding, pressing and hot forging processes at the aforementioned temperatures. Furthermore, the aluminum-based alloys of the aforementioned compositions possess a high ductility, thus bending of 180° is also possible.
- the aluminum-based alloys having an amorphous phase or an amorphous/fine crystalline multiphase structure according to the present invention do not display structural or chemical non-uniformity of crystal grain boundary, segregation and the like, as seen in crystalline alloys. These alloys cause passivation due to formation of an aluminum oxide layer, and thus display a high resistance to corrosion.
- the tape alloy manufactured by means of the aforementioned quench process is pulverized in a ball mill, and then powder pressed in a vacuum hot press under vacuum (e.g. 10 ⁇ 3 Torr) at a temperature slightly below the crystallization temperature (e.g. approximately 470K), thereby forming a billet for use in extruding with a diameter and length of several centimeters.
- This billet is set inside a container of an extruder, and is maintained at a temperature slightly greater than the crystallization temperature for several tens of minutes. Extruded materials can then be obtained in desired shapes such as round bars, etc. by extruding.
- the aluminum-based alloy according to the present invention is useful as materials with a high strength, hardness and resistance to corrosion. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the mechanical properties by heat treatment; this alloy also stands up well to bending, and thus possesses superior properties such as the ability to be mechanically processed.
- the aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention can be used in a wide range of applications such as in aircraft, vehicles and ships, as well as, in the structural material for the engine portions thereof.
- the aluminum-based alloys of the present invention may also be employed as sash, roofing material and exterior material for use in construction, or as material for use in sea water equipment, nuclear reactors, and the like.
- Fig. 1 shows a construction of an example of a single roll apparatus used at the time of manufacturing a tape of an alloy of the present invention following quench solidification.
- Fig. 2 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni 11.6 Ce 0.4 .
- Fig. 3 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al 89.7 Ni5Fe5Ce 0.3 .
- Fig. 4 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al 89.6 Ni5Co5Ce 0.4 .
- Fig. 5 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni 11.6 Y 0.4 .
- Fig. 6 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al87Ni12Mn1.
- Fig. 7 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni9Co3.
- Fig. 8 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni11Zr1.
- Fig. 9 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni11Fe1.
- Fig. 10 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al89Co8Mn3.
- Fig. 11 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al90Co6Fe4.
- Fig. 12 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al90Co9Cu1.
- Fig. 13 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al90Co9Mn1.
- a molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above copper roll 2. This roll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7 kg/cm3) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt from small aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface of roll 2 and quenching to yield an alloy tape 4.
- the samples according to the present invention display an extremely high hardness from 260 to 340 DPN.
- Fig. 2 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni 11.6 Ce 0.4 .
- the crystal peak appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 3 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al 89.7 Ni5Fe5Ce 0.3 .
- a two-phase structure is displayed in which fine Al particles having an fcc structure of the nano-scale are dispersed into the amorphous phase.
- (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 4 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al 89.6 Ni5Co5Ce 0.4 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 5 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni 11.6 Y 0.4 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- the broad peak appearing at lower temperatures represents the crystallization peak of Al particles having an fcc structure, while the sharp peak at higher temperatures represents the crystallization peak of the alloys. Due to the existence of these two peaks, when performing heat treatment such as quench hardening at an appropriate temperature, the volume percentage of the Al particles dispersed into the amorphous matrix phase can be controlled. As a result, it is clear that the mechanical properties can be improved through heat treatment.
- a molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above copper roll 2. This roll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7kg/cm3) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt from small aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface of roll 2 and quenching to yield an alloy tape 4.
- the 180° contact bending test was conducted by bending each alloy tape sample 180° and contacting the ends thereby forming a U-shape.
- the samples according to the present invention shown in Tables 3 and 4 display an extremely high hardness ranging from 260 to 400 DPN.
- Fig. 6 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al87Ni12Mn1.
- the crystal peak appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 7 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni9Co3.
- a two-phase structure is displayed in which fine Al particles having an fcc structure of the nano-scale are dispersed into the amorphous phase.
- (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 8 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni11Zr1 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 9 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al88Ni11Fe1 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- the broad peak appearing at lower temperatures represents the crystallization peak of Al particles having an fcc structure, while the sharp peak at higher temperatures represents the crystallization peak of the alloys. Due to the existence of these two peaks, when performing heat treatment such as quench hardening at an appropriate temperature, the volume percentage of the Al particles dispersed into the amorphous matrix phase can be controlled. As a result, it is clear that the mechanical properties can be improved through heat treatment.
- a molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above copper roll 2. This roll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7kg/cm3) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt from small aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface of roll 2 and quenching to yield an alloy tape 4.
- the samples according to the present invention shown in Tables 5 and 7 display an extremely high hardness ranging from 165 to 387 DPN.
- Fig. 10 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al89Co8Mn3.
- the crystal peak appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 11 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al90Co6Fe4.
- a multiphase structure is displayed which comprises an amorphous phase and a fine Al crystalline phase having an fcc structure of the nano-scale.
- (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 12 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al90Co9Cu1 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 13 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al90Co9Mn1 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
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- The present invention relates to an aluminum-based alloy for use in a wide range of applications such as in aircraft, vehicles and ships, as well as, in the structural material for the engine portions thereof. In addition, the present invention may be employed as sash, roofing material and exterior material for use in construction, or as material for use in sea water equipment, nuclear reactors, and the like.
- As prior art aluminum-based alloys, alloys incorporating various components such as Al-Cu, Al-Si, Al-Mg, Al-Cu-Si, Al-Cu-Mg, and Al-Zn-Mg are known. In all of the aforementioned, superior anti-corrosive properties are obtained at a light weight, and thus the aforementioned alloys are being widely used as structural material for machines in vehicles, ships and aircraft, in addition to being employed as sash, roofing material, exterior material for use in construction, structural material for use in LNG tanks, and the like.
- However, the prior art aluminum-based alloys generally exhibit disadvantages such as a low hardness and poor heat resistance when compared to material incorporating Fe. In addition, although some materials have incorporated elements such as Cu, Mg and Zn for increased hardness, disadvantages remain such as low anti-corrosive properties.
- On the other hand, recently, experiments are being conducted in which the compositions of aluminum-based alloys are being refined by means of performing quench solidification from a liquid-melt state resulting in the production of superior mechanical strength and anti-corrosive properties.
- In Japanese Patent Application First Publication No. 1-275732, an aluminum-based alloy is disclosed which can be utilized as material with a high hardness, high strength, high electrical resistance, anti-abrasion properties, or as soldering material. In addition, the disclosed aluminum-based alloy has a superior heat resistance, and may undergo extruding or press processing by utilizing the superplastic phenomenon observed near liquid crystallization temperatures. This aluminum-based alloy comprises a composition A1M*X with a special composition ratio (wherein M* signifies an element such as V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zr and the like, and X represents a rare earth element such as La, Ce, Sm and Nd, or an element such as Y, Nb, Ta, Mm (misch metal) and the like), and has an amorphous or a combined amorphous/fine crystalline structure.
- However, this aluminum-based alloy is disadvantageous in that high costs result from the incorporation of large amounts of expensive rare earth elements and/or metal elements with a high activity such as Y. Namely, in addition to the aforementioned use of expensive raw materials, problems also arise such as increased consumption and labor costs due to the large scale of the manufacturing facilities required to treat materials with high activities. Furthermore, the aforementioned aluminum-based alloy tends to display insufficient restance to oxidation and corrosion.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide an aluminum-based alloy, possessing superior strength and anti-corrosive properties, which comprises a composition in which the incorporated amount of high activity elements such as Y or expensive elements such as rare earth elements is restricted to a small amount, or in which such elements are not incorporated at all, thereby effectively reducing the cost, as well as, the activity described in the aforementioned.
- In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the first preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy, essentially consisting of an amorphous structure or a multiphase amorphous/fine crystalline structure, represented by the general formula AlxMyRz (wherein M is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, and R is at least one element or mixture selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal)). In the formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- The second preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy, essentially consisting of an amorphous structure or a multiphase amorphous/fine crystalline structure, represented by the general formula AlxNiyM'z (wherein M' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu and Zr). In the formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- In the third preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fine crystalline component of the multiphase structure described in the aforementioned first and second embodiments comprises at least one phase selected from the group consisting of an aluminum phase, a stable or metastable intermetallic compound phase, and a metal solid solution comprising an aluminum matrix. The individual crystal diameter of this fine crystalline component is approximately 30 to 50 nm.
- The fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlxCoyM''z (wherein M'' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe and Cu). In the formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- The fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlaFebLc (wherein L is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn and Cu). In the formula, a, b and c represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- The sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention substitutes Ti or Zr in place of element M'' or L, in an amount corresponding to one-half or less of the atomic percentage of M'' or L.
- In the aforementioned aluminium-based alloy according to the present invention represented by the formula AlxMyRz, the atomic percentages of Al, element M, and element R are restricted to 64.5 - 95%, 0.5 - 35% and 0 - 0.5% respectively. This is due to the fact that when the composition of any of the aforementioned elements fall outside these specified ranges, it becomes difficult to form an amorphous component, as well as, a supersaturated solid solution in which the amount of solute exceeds the critical solid solubility; this, in turn, results in the objective of the present invention, an aluminum-based alloy having an amorphous structure, an amorphous/fine crystalline complex structure or a fine crystalline structure, being unobtainable using an industrial quenching process incorporating a liquid quenching method and the like.
- In addition, when diverging from the aforementioned composition ranges, it becomes difficult to obtain an amorphous phase for use in producing the fine crystalline complex structure, through crystallization of the amorphous phase produced by the quenching method using an appropriate heating process, or temperature control of a powder molding process which utilizes conventional powder metallurgy technology.
- Element M, which represents one or more metal elements selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, coexists with R and improves the amorphous forming properties, as well as, raising the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. Most importantly, this element markedly improves the hardness and strength of the amorphous phase.
- As well, under the fine crystal manufacturing conditions, these elements also stabilize the fine crystalline phase, form stable or metastable intermetallic compounds with aluminum or other additional elements, distperse uniformly in the aluminum matrix (α-phase), phenomenally increase the hardness and strength of the alloy, suppress coarsening of the fine crystal at high temperatures, and impart a resistance to heat.
- Furthermore, an atomic percentage for element M of less than 0.5% is undesirable, as this reduces the strength and hardness of the alloy. On the other hand, an atomic percentage exceeding 35% is also undesirable as this results in intermetallic compounds forming easily, which in turn lead to embrittlement of the alloy.
- Element R is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal).
- In general, a misch metal mainly comprises La and/or Ce, and may also include additional complexes incorporating other rare earth metals, excluding the aforementioned La and Ce, as well as, unavoidable impurities (Si, Fe, Mg, etc.).
- In particular, element R, enhances the amorphous forming properties, and also raises the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. In this manner, the anti-corrosive properties can be improved, and the amorphous phase can be stabilized up to a high temperature. In addition, under the fine crystalline alloy manufacturing conditions, element R coexists with element M, and stabilizes the fine crystalline phase.
- Furthermore, an atomic percentage of element R exceeding 0.5% is undesirable as this results in the alloy being easily oxidized in addition to increased costs.
- In the aforementioned aluminium-based alloy according to the present invention represented by the formula AlxNiyM'z, the atomic percentages of Al, Ni, and element M' are restricted to 50 - 95%, 0.5 - 35% and 0.5 - 20% respectively. This is due to the fact that when the composition of any of the aforementioned elements fall outside these specified ranges, it becomes difficult to form an amorphous component, as well as, a supersaturated solid solution in which the amount of solute exceeds the critical solid solubility; this, in turn, results in the objective of the present invention, an aluminum-based alloy having an amorphous structure, an amorphous/fine crystalline complex structure or a fine crystalline structure, being unobtainable using an industrial quenching process incorporating a liquid quenching method.
- In addition, when diverging from the aforementioned composition ranges, it becomes difficult to obtain an amorphous phase for use in producing the fine crystalline complex structure, through crystallization of the amorphous phase produced by the quenching method using an appropriate heating process, or temperature control of a powder molding process which utilizes conventional powder metallurgy technology.
- An atomic percentage for Al of less than 50% is undesirable, as this results in significant embrittlement of the alloy. On the other hand, an atomic percentage for Al exceeding 95% is also undesirable, as this results in reduction of the strength and hardness of the alloy.
- Additionally, in the aforementioned composition ratio, the atomic percentage for Ni is within the range of 0.5 - 35%. If the incorporated amount of Ni is less than 0.5%, the strength and hardness of the alloy are reduced. On the other hand, an atomic percentage exceeding 35% results in intermetallic compounds forming easily, which in turn leads to embrittlement of the alloy. Thus both of these situations are undesirable.
- Furthermore, in the aforementioned composition ratio, the atomic percentage for element M' lies within the range of 0.5 - 20%. As in the aforementioned, if the incorporated amount of M' is less than 0.5%, the strength and hardness of the alloy are reduced. While, on the other hand, an atomic percentage exceeding 20% results in embrittlement of the alloy. Both of these situations are likewise undesirable.
- Element M', coexists with other elements, and improves the amorphous forming properties, in addition to raising the crystallization temperature of the amorphous phase. Most importantly, this element phenomenally improves the hardness and strength of the amorphous phase. As well, under the fine crystal manufacturing conditions, element M' also stabilizes the fine crystalline phase, forms stable or metastable intermetallic compounds with aluminum or other additional elements, disperses uniformly in the aluminum matrix (α-phase), phenomenally increases the hardness and strength of the alloy, suppresses coarsening of the fine crystal at high temperatures, and imparts a resistance to heat.
- In the aforementioned aluminium-based alloys according to the present invention represented by the formulae AlxCoyM''z and AlaFebLc, by adding predetermined amounts of Co and/or Fe to Al, the effect of quenching is enhanced, the amorphous and fine crystalline phases are more easily obtained, and the thermal stability of the overall structure is improved. In addition, the strength and hardness of the resulting alloy are also increased.
- In addition, by adding predetermined amounts of Mn and/or Cu to alloys consisting essentially of Al-Co₂ or Al-Fe₂, the strength and hardness of these alloys may be further improved.
- Furthermore, by adding predetermined amounts of Ti and/or Zr, the effect of quenching is enhanced, the amorphous and fine crystalline phases are more easily obtained, and the thermal stability of the overall structure is improved.
- The atomic percentage of Al is in the 50 - 95% range. An atomic percentage for Al of less than 50% is undesirable, as this results in embrittlement of the alloy. On the other hand, an atomic percentage for Al exceeding 95% is also undesirable, as this results in reduction of the strength and hardness of the alloy.
- Correspondingly, the atomic percentage of Co and/or Fe lies in the 0.5 - 35% range. When the atomic percentage of the aforementioned falls below 0.5%, the strength and hardness are not improved, while, on the other hand, when this atomic percentage exceeds 35%, embrittlement is observed, and the strength and toughness are reduced. Furthermore, in the case when Fe is added to an alloy comprising Al-Co₂, if the atomic percentage exceeds 20%, embrittlement of the alloy begins to occur.
- The atomic percentage of Mn (manganese) and/or Cu (copper) lies in the 0.5 - 20% range. When the atomic percentage of the aforementioned falls below 0.5%, improvements in the strength and hardness are not observed, while, on the other hand, when this atomic percentage exceeds 20%, embrittlement occurs, and the strength and toughness are reduced.
- The atomic percentage of Ti (titanium) and/or Zr (zirconium) lies in the range of up to one-half the atomic percentage of element M'' or L. When the aforementioned atomic percentage is less than 0.5%, the quench effect is not improved, and, in the case when a crystalline state is incorporated into the alloy composition, the crystalline grains are not finely crystallized. On the other hand, when this atomic percentage exceeds 10%, embrittlement occurs, and toughness is reduced. In addition, the melting point rises, and melting become difficult to achieve. Furthermore, the viscosity of the liquid-melt increases, and thus, at the time of manufacturing, it becomes difficult to discharge this liquid-melt from the nozzle.
- In addition, when Ti or Zr is substituted in an amount exceeding one-half of the specified amount of element M'', the hardness, strength and toughness are accordingly reduced.
- All of the aforementioned aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention can be manufactured by quench solidification of the alloy liquid-melts having the aforementioned compositions using a liquid quenching method.
- This liquid quenching method essentially entails rapid cooling of the melted alloy. Single roll, double roll, and submerged rotational spin methods have proved to be particularly effective. In these aforementioned methods, a cooling rate of 10⁴ to 10⁶ K/sec is easily obtainable.
- In order to manufacture a thin tape (alloy) using the aforementioned single or double roll methods, the liquid-melt is first poured into a storage vessel such as a silica tube, and then discharged, via a nozzle aperture at the tip of the silica tube, towards a copper roll of
diameter 30 to 300 mm, which is rotating at a fixed velocity in the range of 300 to 1000 rpm. In this manner, various types of thin tapes of thickness 5 - 500 µm and width 1 - 300 mm can be easily obtained. - On the other hand, fine wire-thin material can be easily obtained through the submerged rotational spin method by discharging the liquid-melt in order to quench it, via the nozzle aperture, into a refrigerant solution layer of depth 1 to 10 cm, maintained by means of centrifugal force inside an air drum rotating at 50 to 500 rpm, under argon gas back pressure. In this case, the angle between the liquid-melt discharged from the nozzle, and the refrigerant surface is preferably 60 to 90°C, and the relative velocity ratio of the the liquid-melt and the refrigerant surface is preferably 0.7 to 0.9.
- In addition, thin layers of aluminum-based alloy of the aforementioned compositions can also be obtained without using the above methods, by employing layer formation processes such as the sputtering method. In addition, aluminum alloy powder of the aforementioned compositions can be obtained by quenching the liquid-melt using various atomizer and spray methods such as a high pressure gas spray method.
- In the following, examples of structural states of the aluminum alloy obtained using the aforementioned methods are listed.
- (1) Non-crystalline phase;
- (2) Multiphase structure comprising an amorphous/Al fine crystalline phase;
- (3) Multiphase structure comprising an amorphous/stable or metastable intermetallic compound phase;
- (4) Multiphase structure comprising an Al/stable or metastable intermetallic compound or amorphous phase; and
- (5) Solid solution comprising a matrix of Al.
- The fine crystalline phase of the present invention represents a crystalline phase in which the crystal particles have an average maximum diameter of 1 µm.
- The properties of the alloys possessing the aforementioned structural states are described in the following.
- An alloy of the structural state (amorphous phase) described in (1) above has a high strength, superior bending ductility, and a high toughness. Alloys possessing the structural phases (multiphase structures) described in (2) and (3) above have a high strength which is greater than that of the alloys of (amorphous) structural state (1) by a factor of 1.2 to 1.5. Alloys possessing the structural phases (multiphase structure and solid solution) described in (4) and (5) above have a greater toughness and higher strength than that of the alloys of structural states (1), (2) and (3).
- Each of the aforementioned structural states can be determined by a normal X-ray diffraction method or by observation using a transmission electron microscope.
- In the case of an amorphous phase, a halo pattern characteristic of this amorphous phase is evident. In the case of a multiphase structure comprising an amorphous/fine crystalline phase, a diffraction pattern formed from a halo pattern and characteristic diffraction peak, attributed to the fine crystalline phase, is displayed. In the case of a multiphase structure comprising an amorphous/intermetallic compound phase, a pattern formed from a halo pattern and characteristic diffraction peak, attributed to the intermetallic compound phase, is displayed.
- These amorphous and fine crystalline substances, as well as, amorphous/fine crystalline complexes can be obtained by means of various methods such as the aforementioned single and double roll methods, submerged rotational spin method, sputtering method, various atomizer methods, spray method, mechanical alloying method and the like.
- In addition, the amorphous/fine crystalline multiphase can be obtained by selecting the appropriate manufacturing conditions as necessary.
- By regulating the cooling rate of the alloy liquid-melt, any of the structural states described in (1) to (3) above can be obtained.
- By quenching the alloy liquid-melt of the Al-rich structure (e.g. structures with an Al atomic percentage of 92% or greater), any of the structural states described in (4) and (5) can be obtained.
- Subsequently, when the aforementioned amorphous phase structure is heated above a specific temperature, it decomposes to form crystal. This specific temperature is referred to as the crystallization temperature.
- By utilizing this heat decomposition of the amorphous phase, a complex of an aluminum solid solution phase in the fine crystalline state and different types of intermetallic compounds, determined by the alloy compositions therein, can be obtained.
- The aluminum-based alloy of the present invention displays superiplasticity at temperatures near the crystallization temperature (crystallization temperature ±100°C), as well as, at the high temperatures within the fine crystalline stable temperature range, and thus processes such as extruding, pressing and hot forging can easily be performed. Consequently, aluminum-based alloys of the above-mentioned compositions obtained in the aforementioned thin tape, wire, plate and/or powder states can be easily formed into bulk materials by means of extruding, pressing and hot forging processes at the aforementioned temperatures. Furthermore, the aluminum-based alloys of the aforementioned compositions possess a high ductility, thus bending of 180° is also possible.
- As well, the aluminum-based alloys having an amorphous phase or an amorphous/fine crystalline multiphase structure according to the present invention do not display structural or chemical non-uniformity of crystal grain boundary, segregation and the like, as seen in crystalline alloys. These alloys cause passivation due to formation of an aluminum oxide layer, and thus display a high resistance to corrosion.
- In particular, disadvantages exist when incorporating rare earth elements: due to the activity of these rare earth elements, non-uniformity occurs easily in the passive layer on the alloy surface resulting in the progress of corrosion from this portion towards the interior. However, since the alloys of the present invention do not incorporate rare earth elements, these aforementioned problems are effectively circumvented.
- In regards to the aluminum-based alloy of the present invention, the manufacturing of bulk-shaped (mass) material will now be explained.
- When heating the aluminum-based alloy according to the present invention, precipitation and crystallization of the fine crystalline phase is accompanied by precipitation of the aluminum matrix (α-phase), and when further heating beyond this temperature, the intermetallic compound also precipitates. Utilizing this property, bulk material possessing a high strength and ductility can be obtained.
- Concretely, the tape alloy manufactured by means of the aforementioned quench process is pulverized in a ball mill, and then powder pressed in a vacuum hot press under vacuum (e.g. 10⁻³ Torr) at a temperature slightly below the crystallization temperature (e.g. approximately 470K), thereby forming a billet for use in extruding with a diameter and length of several centimeters. This billet is set inside a container of an extruder, and is maintained at a temperature slightly greater than the crystallization temperature for several tens of minutes. Extruded materials can then be obtained in desired shapes such as round bars, etc. by extruding.
- Consequently, the aluminum-based alloy according to the present invention is useful as materials with a high strength, hardness and resistance to corrosion. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the mechanical properties by heat treatment; this alloy also stands up well to bending, and thus possesses superior properties such as the ability to be mechanically processed.
- In this manner, based on the aforementioned, the aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention can be used in a wide range of applications such as in aircraft, vehicles and ships, as well as, in the structural material for the engine portions thereof. In addition, the aluminum-based alloys of the present invention may also be employed as sash, roofing material and exterior material for use in construction, or as material for use in sea water equipment, nuclear reactors, and the like.
- Fig. 1 shows a construction of an example of a single roll apparatus used at the time of manufacturing a tape of an alloy of the present invention following quench solidification.
- Fig. 2 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni11.6Ce0.4.
- Fig. 3 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al89.7Ni₅Fe₅Ce0.3.
- Fig. 4 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al89.6Ni₅Co₅Ce0.4.
- Fig. 5 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni11.6Y0.4.
- Fig. 6 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₇Ni₁₂Mn₁.
- Fig. 7 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₉Co₃.
- Fig. 8 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₁₁Zr₁.
- Fig. 9 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₁₁Fe₁.
- Fig. 10 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₉Co₈Mn₃.
- Fig. 11 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₆Fe₄.
- Fig. 12 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₉Cu₁.
- Fig. 13 shows the thermal properties of an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₉Mn₁.
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- A molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above
copper roll 2. Thisroll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7 kg/cm³) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt fromsmall aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface ofroll 2 and quenching to yield analloy tape 4. - Under these manufacturing conditions, the numerous alloy tape samples (width: 1 mm, thickness: 20 µm) of the compositions (atomic percentages) shown in Tables 1 and 2 were formed. Each sample was observed by both X-ray diffraction and TEM (transmission electron microscope).
- These results, shown in the structural state column of Tables 1 and 2, confirmed that an amorphous single-phase structure, a crystalline structure formed from an intermetallic compound or solid solution, and a two-phase structure (fcc-Al + Amo) formed by dispersing fine crystal grains, modified from aluminum having an fcc structure, into the amorphous matrix layer, were obtained.
- Subsequently, the hardness (Hv) and tensile rupture strength (σf: MPa) of each alloy tape sample were measured. These results are similarly shown in Tables 1 and 2. The hardness value (DPN: Diamond Pyramid Number) was measured according to the minute Vickers hardness scale.
- Additionally, a 180° contact bending test was conducted by bending each sample 180° and contacting the ends thereby forming a U-shape.
- The results of these tests are also shown in Tables 1 and 2: those samples which displayed ductility and did not rupture are designated Duc (ductile), while those which ruptured are designated Bri (brittle).
- It is clear from the results shown in Tables 1 and 2 that an aluminum-based alloy possessing a high bearing force and hardness, which endured bending and could undergo processing, was obtainable when the atomic percentages satisfied the relationships of 64.5 ≦ Al ≦ 95, 0.5 ≦ M ≦ 35, and 0 < R < 0.5.
- In contrast to normal aluminum-based alloys which possess an Hv of approximately 50 to 100 DPN, the samples according to the present invention, shown in Tables 1 and 2, display an extremely high hardness from 260 to 340 DPN.
- In addition, in regards to the tensile rupture strength (σf), normal age hardened type aluminum-based alloys (Al-Si-Fe type) possess values from 200 to 600 MPa, however, the samples according to the present invention have clearly superior values in the range from 800 to 1250 MPa.
- Furthermore, when considering that the tensile strengths of aluminum-based alloys of the AA6000 series (alloy name according to the Aluminum Association (U.S.A.)) and AA7000 series which lie in the range from 250 to 300 MPa, Fe-type structural steel sheets which possess a value of approximately 400 MPa, and high tensile strength steel sheets of Fe-type which range from 800 to 980 MPa, it is clear that the aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention display superior values.
- Fig. 2 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni11.6Ce0.4. In this Fig., the crystal peak (not discernible) appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 3 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al89.7Ni₅Fe₅Ce0.3. In this Fig., a two-phase structure is displayed in which fine Al particles having an fcc structure of the nano-scale are dispersed into the amorphous phase. In the Fig., (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 4 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al89.6Ni₅Co₅Ce0.4 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 5 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni11.6Y0.4 is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- As is clear from Fig. 4 and 5, the broad peak appearing at lower temperatures represents the crystallization peak of Al particles having an fcc structure, while the sharp peak at higher temperatures represents the crystallization peak of the alloys. Due to the existence of these two peaks, when performing heat treatment such as quench hardening at an appropriate temperature, the volume percentage of the Al particles dispersed into the amorphous matrix phase can be controlled. As a result, it is clear that the mechanical properties can be improved through heat treatment.
- In a manner similar to the first preferred embodiment, a molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above
copper roll 2. Thisroll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7kg/cm³) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt fromsmall aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface ofroll 2 and quenching to yield analloy tape 4. - Under these manufacturing conditions, the numerous alloy tape samples (width: 1 mm, thickness: 20 µm) of the compositions (atomic percentages) shown in Tables 3 and 4 were formed. Each sample was observed by both X-ray analysis and TEM (transmission electron microscope).
- These results, shown in the structural state column of Tables 3 and 4, confirmed that an amorphous single-phase structure, a crystalline structure formed from an intermetallic compound or solid solution, and a two-phase structure (fcc-Al + Amo) formed by dispersing fine crystal grains, modified from aluminum having an fcc structure, into the amorphous matrix layer, were obtained.
- Subsequently, the hardness (Hv) and tensile rupture strength (σf: MPa) of each alloy tape sample were measured. These results are similarly shown in Tables 3 and 4. The hardness value (DPN: Diamond Pyramid Number) was measured according to the minute Vickers hardness scale.
- Additionally, the 180° contact bending test was conducted by bending each alloy tape sample 180° and contacting the ends thereby forming a U-shape.
- The results of these tests are also shown in Tables 3 and 4: those samples which displayed ductility and did not rupture are designated Duc (ductile), while those which ruptured are designated Bri (brittle).
- It is clear from the results shown in Tables 3 and 4 that an aluminum-based alloy possessing a high bearing force and hardness, which endured bending and could undergo processing, was obtainable when the atomic percentages satisfied the relationships of 50 ≦ Al ≦ 95, 0.5 ≦ Ni ≦ 35, and 0.5 ≦ M' ≦ 20.
- In contrast to normal aluminum-based alloys which possess an Hv of approximately 50 to 100 DPN, the samples according to the present invention shown in Tables 3 and 4 display an extremely high hardness ranging from 260 to 400 DPN.
- In addition, in regards to the tensile rupture strength (σf), normal age hardened type aluminum-based alloys (Al-Si-Fe type) possess values from 200 to 600 MPa, however, the samples according to the present invention have clearly superior values in the range from 780 to 1150 MPa.
- Furthermore, when considering that the tensile strengths of aluminum-based alloys of the AA6000 series and AA7000 series which lie in the range from 250 to 300 MPa, Fe-type structural steel sheets which possess a value of approximately 400 MPa, and high tensile strength steel sheets of Fe-type which range from 800 to 980 MPa, it is clear that the aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention display superior values.
- Fig. 6 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₇Ni₁₂Mn₁. In this Fig., the crystal peak (not discernible) appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 7 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₉Co₃. In this Fig., a two-phase structure is displayed in which fine Al particles having an fcc structure of the nano-scale are dispersed into the amorphous phase. In the Fig., (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 8 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₁₁Zr₁ is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 9 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al₈₈Ni₁₁Fe₁ is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- As is clear from Fig. 8 and 9, the broad peak appearing at lower temperatures represents the crystallization peak of Al particles having an fcc structure, while the sharp peak at higher temperatures represents the crystallization peak of the alloys. Due to the existence of these two peaks, when performing heat treatment such as quench hardening at an appropriate temperature, the volume percentage of the Al particles dispersed into the amorphous matrix phase can be controlled. As a result, it is clear that the mechanical properties can be improved through heat treatment.
- In a manner similar to the first and second preferred embodiments, a molten alloy having a predetermined composition was manufactured using a high frequency melting furnace. As shown in Fig. 1, this melt was poured into a silica tube 1 with a small aperture 5 (aperture diameter: 0.2 to 0.5 mm) at the tip, and then heat dissolved, following which the aforementioned silica tube 1 was positioned directly above
copper roll 2. Thisroll 2 was then rotated at a high speed of 4000 rpm, and argon gas pressure (0.7kg/cm³) was applied to silica tube 1. Quench solidification was subsequently performed by discharging the liquid-melt fromsmall aperture 5 of silica tube 1 onto the surface ofroll 2 and quenching to yield analloy tape 4. - Under these manufacturing conditions, the numerous alloy tape samples (width: 1 mm, thickness: 20 µm) of the compositions (atomic percentages) shown in Tables 5 to 7 were formed. Each sample was observed by both X-ray diffraction and TEM (transmission electron microscope).
- These results, shown in the structural state column of Tables 5 to 7, confirmed that an amorphous (Amo) single-phase structure, a crystalline structure (Com) formed from an intermetallic compound or solid solution, a multiphase structure (fcc-Al + Amo) formed from fine crystal grains of aluminum having an fcc structure, and a structure formed from the aforementioned amorphous and crystalline structures, were obtained.
- Subsequently, the hardness (Hv) and tensile rupture strength (σf: MPa) of each alloy tape sample were measured. These results are similarly shown in Tables 5 to 7. The hardness value (DPN: Diamond Pyramid Number) was measured according to the minute Vickers hardness scale.
- Additionally, the 180° contact bending test was conducted by bending each sample 180° and contacting the ends thereby forming a U-shape. The results of these tests are also shown in Tables 5 to 7: those samples which displayed ductility and did not rupture are designated Duc (ductile), while those which did rupture are designated Bri (brittle).
- It is clear from the results shown in Tables 5 to 7 that when element M'' is added to a Al-Co₂-component alloy, wherein M'' is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe and Cu, an aluminum-based alloy possessing a high bearing force and hardness, which endured bending and could undergo processing, was obtainable when the atomic percentages satisfied the relationships of 50 ≦ Al ≦ 95, 0.5 ≦ Co ≦ 35, and 0.5 ≦ M'' ≦ 20.
- Furthermore it is also clear from the results shown in Tables 5 to 7 that when element L is added to a Al-Fe₂-component alloy, wherein L is one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Mn and Cu, an aluminum-based alloy possessing a high bearing force and hardness, which endured bending and could undergo processing, was obtainable when the atomic percentages satisfied the relationships of 50 ≦ Al ≦ 95, 0.5 ≦ Fe ≦ 35, and 0.5 ≦ L ≦ 20.
- In contrast to normal aluminum-based alloys which possess an Hv of approximately 50 to 100 DPN, the samples according to the present invention shown in Tables 5 and 7 display an extremely high hardness ranging from 165 to 387 DPN.
- In addition, in regards to the tensile rupture strength (σf), normal age hardened type aluminum-based alloys (Al-Si-Fe type) possess values from 200 to 600 MPa, however, the samples according to the present invention have clearly superior values in the range from 760 to 1270 MPa.
- Furthermore, when considering that the tensile strengths of aluminum-based alloys of the AA6000 series and AA7000 series which lie in the range from 250 to 300 MPa, Fe-type structural steel sheets which possess a value of approximately 400 MPa, and high tensile strength steel sheets of Fe-type which range from 800 to 980 MPa, it is clear that the aluminum-based alloys according to the present invention display superior values.
- Fig. 10 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₈₉Co₈Mn₃. In this Fig., the crystal peak (not discernible) appears as a broad peak pattern with the alloy sample displaying an amorphous single phase structure.
- Fig. 11 shows the analysis result of the X-ray diffraction of an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₆Fe₄. In this Fig., a multiphase structure is displayed which comprises an amorphous phase and a fine Al crystalline phase having an fcc structure of the nano-scale. In the Fig., (111) and (200) display the crystal peaks of Al having an fcc structure.
- Fig. 12 shows the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₉Cu₁ is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- Fig. 13 shows the DSC curve in the case when an alloy having the composition of Al₉₀Co₉Mn₁ is heated at an increase temperature rate of 0.67 K/s.
- As is clear from Fig. 12 and 13, the broad peak appearing at lower temperatures represents the crystallization peak of Al particles having an fcc structure, while the sharp peak at higher temperatures represents the crystallization peak of the alloys. Due to the existence of these two peaks, when performing heat treatment such as quench hardening at and appropriate temperature, the volume percentage of the Al particles dispersed into the amorphous matrix phase can be controlled. As a result, it is clear that the mechanical properties can be improved through heat treatment.
Table 1 Sample No. Alloy composition (at%) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 1 Al89.6Ni₅Co₅Ce0.4 1240 317 fcc-Al+ Amo Duc 2 Al88.7Ni₁₁Nd0.3 1170 305 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 3 Al88.7Ni₁₁La0.3 1050 260 amorphous Duc 4 Al88.7Ni₁₁Ce0.3 1030 272 amorphous Duc 5 Al88.7Cu₁₁Y0.3 1190 310 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 6 Al88.7Mn₁₁Ce0.3 910 307 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 7 Al88.7Fe₁₁Mn0.3 900 298 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 8 Al87.6Ni₁₁Cr₁Y0.4 800 340 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 9 Al87.6Ni₁₁V₁Y0.4 840 305 amorphous Duc 10 Al87.6Ni₁₁Ti₁Y0.4 1030 332 amorphous Duc 11 Al87.6Ni₁₁Zr₁Ce0.4 960 280 amorphous Duc 12 Al87.6Ni₁₁Nb₁Ce0.4 980 317 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 13 Al87.6Ni₁₁Mo₁Ce0.4 1020 320 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Table 2 Sample No. Alloy composition (at%) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 14 Al60.7Fe₃₉Y0.3 - *1 520 Crystalline Bri 15 Al98.7Fe₁Ce0.3 440 120 fcc-Al Duc 16 Al99.7Ce0.3 400 107 fcc-Al Duc 17 Al₆₀Fe₄₀ - *1 520 Crystalline Bri *1 Tensile test could not be conducted due to brittle nature. -
Table 3 Sample No. Alloy composition (at%) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 18 Al₈₈Ni₇Co₅ 1065 316 amorphous Duc 19 Al₈₈Ni₈Co₄ 1061 313 amorphous Duc 20 Al₈₈Ni₉Co₃ 996 307 amorphous Duc 21 Al₈₈Ni₁₀Co₂ 813 306 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 22 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Co₁ 931 295 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 23 Al₈₈Ni₈Fe₄ 1080 302 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 24 Al₈₈Ni₉Fe₃ 960 309 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 25 Al₈₈Ni₁₀Fe₂ 915 304 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 26 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Fe₁ 928 311 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 27 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Cu₁ 780 327 fcc-Al+ Amo Duc 28 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Mn₁ 930 302 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 29 Al₈₈Ni₁₁V₁ 797 363 fcc-Al+ Amo Duc 30 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Ti₁ 1047 368 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 31 Al₈₈Ni₁₁Zr₁ 954 276 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Table 4 Sample No. Alloy composition (at%) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 32 Al₉₀Ni₅Co₅ 1150 380 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 33 Al₈₇Ni₁₂Mn₁ 953 262 amorphous Duc 34 Al₈₈Ni₇V₅ 1070 331 fcc-Al+Amo Duc 35 Al₉₅Ni0.3Co4.7 420 117 fcc-Al Duc 36 Al₉₅Ni0.3Cu4.7 400 109 fcc-Al Duc 37 Al₉₅Ni0.3Fe4.7 450 123 fcc-Al Duc 38 Al₈₈Mn₁₂ - *1 550 Crystalline Bri 39 Al₇₃Ni₂Fe₂₅ - *1 570 Crystalline Bri 40 Al₅₀Ni₄₀Fe₁₀ - *1 530 Crystalline Bri 41 Al94.6Ni₅Cu0.4 380 102 fcc-Al Duc 42 Al₉₄Ni₆ 540 180 fcc-Al Duc 43 Al₉₆Ni₂Co₂ 400 120 fcc-Al Duc 44 Al₅₅Ni₄₀Fe₅ - *1 520 Crystalline Bri *1 Tensile test could not be conducted due to brittle nature. -
Table 5 Sample No. Alloy composition (Subscript numerals represent atomic percentage) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 45 Al₉₈Co₁Mn₁ 400 110 fcc-Al Duc Comparative example 46 Al₉₅Co₄Mn₁ 780 215 fcc-Al Duc Example 47 Al₉₀Co₈Mn₂ 1270 330 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 48 Al₈₀Co₁₅Mn₅ 1115 315 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 49 Al₇₀Co₂₅Mn₅ 1210 320 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 50 Al₆₀Co₃₀Mn₁₀ 980 370 Amo+Com Duc Example 51 Al₅₀Co₃₀Mn₂₀ 960 360 Amo+Com Duc Example 52 Al₄₅Co₃₅Mn₂₀ - 550 Com Bri Comparative example 53 Al₅₀Co₄₀Mn₁₀ - 490 Com Bri Comparative example 54 Al₆₀Co₃₅Mn₅ 960 370 Amo+Com Duc Example 55 Al₆₅Co₃₀Mn₅ 975 340 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 56 Al₇₀Co₂₀Mn₁₀ 1010 340 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 57 Al₈₀Co₁₀Mn₁₀ 1015 345 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 58 Al₉₆Co₁Mn₃ 760 180 fcc-Al Duc Example 59 Al₉₅Co0.5Mn4.5 760 165 fcc-Al Duc Example 60 Al₉₄Co0.3Mn5.7 445 85 fcc-Al Duc Comparative example Table 6 Sample No. Alloy composition (Subscript numerals represent atomic percentage) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 61 Al₇₀Co₅Mn₂₅ - 520 Com Bri Comparative example 62 Al₇₂Co₈Mn₂₀ 1195 360 Amo+Com Duc Example 63 Al₈₀Co₁₀Mn₁₀ 1145 320 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 64 Al₈₉Co₁₀Mn₁ 1230 387 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 65 Al₉₁Co8.5Mn0.5 1200 330 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 66 Al₈₉Co10.7Mn0.3 460 120 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Comparative example 67 Al₉₈Co₁Fe₁ 420 125 fcc-Al Duc Comparative example 68 Al₈₀Co₁₀Fe₁₀ 1010 295 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 69 Al₄₅Co₃₅Fe₂₀ - 510 Com Bri Comparative example 70 Al₈₉Co10.7Fe0.3 390 105 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Comparative example 71 Al₉₈Co₁Cu₁, 320 80 fcc-Al Duc Comparative example 72 Al₇₀Co₂₅Cu₅ 1005 325 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 73 Al₄₅Co₃₅Cu₂₀ - 505 Com Bri Comparative example 74 Al89.7Co₁₀Cu0.3 485 112 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Comparative example 75 Al₉₀Co₉Mn0.5Fe0.5 996 305 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 76 Al₈₉Co₈Mn₂Cu₁ 1210 340 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 77 Al₉₀Co₇Fe₁Cu₁ 1005 298 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 78 Al₉₀Co₇Mn₁Fe₁Cu₁ 1230 310 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example Table 7 Sample No. Alloy composition (Subscript numerals represent atomic percentage) σf (MPa) Hv (DPN) Structural state Bending test 79 Al₅₀Fe₄₀Mn₁₀ - 560 Com Bri Comparative example 80 Al₆₀Fe₃₅Mn₅ 845 363 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 81 Al₆₅Fe₃₀Mn₅ 960 375 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 82 Al₇₀Fe₂₀Mn₁₀ 875 340 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 83 Al₈₅Fe₁₀Mn₅ 1070 360 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 84 Al₉₅Fe0.5Mn4.5 910 260 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 85 Al₉₄Fe0.3Mn5.7 480 113 fcc-Al Duc Comparative example 86 Al₉₂Fe₆Cu₂ 1005 276 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 87 Al₈₈Fe₈Cu₄ 1210 302 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 88 Al₄₅Fe₃₅Cu₂₀ - 560 Com Bri Comparative example 89 Al₉₀Fe₆Mn₂Cu₂ 1112 293 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 90 Al₇₅Co₈Mn₅Ti₁₂ - 511 fcc-Al+Com Bri Comparative example 91 Al₇₆Fe₄Mn₁₀Ti₁₀ 1210 370 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 92 Al₇₈Co₄Fe₁₀Zr₈ 1100 359 Amo Duc Example 93 Al₇₈Fe₈Cu₈Ti₆ 1060 360 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 94 Al₈₂Co₈Mn₃Fe₃Zr₄ 1090 305 Amo Duc Example 95 Al₈₃Fe₆Mn₃Cu₆Ti₂ 1206 328 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 96 Al₈₃Co₈Mn₄Fe₄Zr₁ 1230 345 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 97 Al₈₈Fe₇Cu4.5Ti0.5 1175 339 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Example 98 Al₈₅Fe₁₀Mn4.7Zr0.3 1049 362 fcc-Al+Amo Duc Comparative example
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- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy essentially consisting of an amorphous structure, said aluminum based alloy represented by the general formula AlxMyRz, wherein M is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, and R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal); in said formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy essentially consisting of a multiphase structure essentially consisting of an amorphous component and a fine crystalline component, said aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlxMyRz, wherein M is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo and Ni, and R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y, Ce, La, Nd and Mm (misch metal); in said formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy essentially consisting of an amorphous structure, said aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlxNiyM'z, wherein M' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu and Zr; in said formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy essentially consisting of a multiphase structure essentially consisting of an amorphous component and a fine crystalline component, said aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlxNiyM'z, wherein M' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu and Zr; in said formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy according to one of Claims 2 and 4 wherein said fine crystalline component of said multiphase structure comprising at least one phase selected from the group consisting of an aluminum phase, a stable intermetallic compound phase, a metastable intermetallic compound phase, and a metal solid solution comprising an aluminum matrix.
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlxCoyM''z, wherein M'' is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe and Cu; in said formula, x, y and z represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy represented by the general formula AlaFebLc, wherein L is at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Mn and Cu; in said formula, a, b and c represent the composition ratio, and are atomic percentages satisfying the relationships of
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy according Claim 6, wherein up to one-half of the atomic percentage of element M'' is substituted by one element selected from the group consisting of Ti and Zr.
- High strength and anti-corrosive aluminum-based alloy according to Claim 7, wherein up to one-half of the atomic percentage of element L is substituted by one element selected from the group consisting of Ti and Zr.
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