Technical Journal, Vol. 17 No. 2, 2023.
Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20230424191508
In-Crystal Dislocation Behaviour and Hardness Changes in the Case of Severe Plastic Deformation of Aluminium Samples
Zdenka Keran
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Amalija Horvatić Novak
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Andrej Razumić
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Biserka Runje
orcid.org/0000-0002-7786-0864
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Petar Piljek
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, Zagreb 10000, Croatia
Abstract
The presence of dislocations significantly modifies the mechanical properties of crystalline solids. Severe plastic deformation (SPD) and the most used SPD process – the Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), affect the multiplication and localized accumulation of dislocations. This research is related to the observation of dislocation pile-up and significant reduction of the crystalline grain size caused by severe deformations in the ECAP process of the widely used aluminium material (Al 99.5%). Because of its lightweight, the application of Al 99.5 % can pose a challenge for the aviation and space industry, especially since its mechanical properties limit its application. Improving these mechanical properties can extend its applicability in cases of demanding constructions as well as influence the final product cost. As a confirmation of SPD in-fluence on mechanical properties, material hardness has been examined and described. Dislocation monitoring is enabled using the light and electron microscopy and AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) device. A numerical simulation of the Equal Channel Angular Pressing process using the ABAQUS software package determined the representative area of the most severe deformation.
Keywords
aluminium (Al); atomic force microscope (AFM); equal channel angular pressing (ECAP); hardness; severe plastic deformation (SPD)
Hrčak ID:
301544
URI
Publication date:
15.6.2023.
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