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Based on the 3 factors and 3 levels orthogonal experiment method, compositional effects of Mg, Si, and Ti addition on the microstructures, tensile properties, and fracture behaviors of the high-pressure die-casting Al-xMg-ySi-zTi alloys have been investigated. The analysis of variance shows that both Mg and Si apparently influence the tensile properties of the alloys, while Ti does not. The tensile mechanical properties are comprehensively influenced by the amount of eutectic phase (α-Al + Mg2Si), the average grain size, and the content of Mg dissolved into α-Al matrix. The optimized alloy is Al-7.49 Mg-3.08Si-0.01Ti (wt%), which exhibits tensile yield strength of 219 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 401 MPa, and elongation of 10.5%. Furthermore, contour maps, showing the relationship among compositions, microstructure characteristics, and the tensile properties are constructed, which provide guidelines for developing high strength and toughness Al–Mg–Si–Ti alloys for high-pressure die-casting.
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This work is financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFB0301001) and the Science & Technology Program of Zhaoqing (No. 2018K006).
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Yuan, LY., Han, PW., Asghar, G. et al. Development of High Strength and Toughness Non-Heated Al–Mg–Si Alloys for High-Pressure Die-Casting. Acta Metall. Sin. (Engl. Lett.) 34, 845–860 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-020-01174-1
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