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Solidification Window in Al-Based Casting Alloys
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Semi-solid processes of aluminium alloys, characterised by the coexistence of solid and liquid phases, offer advantages in terms of mechanical properties and fatigue resistance, thanks to the more globular microstructure. Thermodynamic models can be used to analyse the solidification behaviour and to predict the solidification window, Delta T. The CALPHAD method enables the calculation of the phases formed during solidification and the optimisation of alloy composition to meet specific industrial requirements. This study aims to assess how thermodynamic properties in both liquid and solid phases affect the Delta T. Initially, the influence of thermodynamic properties of pure components and interaction parameters was analysed in simplified regular binary systems. To compare these findings with real industrial systems, Al-based alloys were examined. Using available databases, the Delta T was estimated via the CALPHAD method adding alloying elements commonly found in secondary Al-alloys. Finally, the same minority alloying elements were added to Al-Si 8 and 11 wt.% alloys, and the corresponding Delta T were calculated. Cr, Fe, Mg, Mn, and Ti increase the Delta T, while Cu, Ni, and Zn decrease it. The obtained results may serve as a valuable tool for interpreting phenomenological observations and understanding the role of minority elements in the semi-solid processing of secondary Al-Si casting alloys.
Keywords:
Al-alloys
casting
semi-solid
regular solutions
CALPHAD