Abstract: Microstructures with fine primary Si and a number of dendrite α phases were obtained by Sr optimizing modification. Microstructure evolution during partial reheating through the liquidus solidus range was investigated by optical metallography. Eutectic Si experiences the course of dissolution, granular and coarsening, and the primary Si has a tendency of growth. With the extending of isothermal holding times, the eutectic melts down partially, and the liquid content increases gradually up until liquid film surrounds α phases. α phases tend to be changed into sphericity. The coarsening and bending of α phases go on homogeneously. The sphere like α phases obtained are quantitatively characterized by shape factor and equivalent diameter.
Influence of partial reheating and cooling method on semi-solid microstructure of hypereutectic Al-Si alloy
Abstract:
Microstructures with fine primary Si and a number of dendrite α phases were obtained by Sr optimizing modification. Microstructure evolution during partial reheating through the liquidus solidus range was investigated by optical metallography. Eutectic Si experiences the course of dissolution, granular and coarsening, and the primary Si has a tendency of growth. With the extending of isothermal holding times, the eutectic melts down partially, and the liquid content increases gradually up until liquid film surrounds α phases. α phases tend to be changed into sphericity. The coarsening and bending of α phases go on homogeneously. The sphere like α phases obtained are quantitatively characterized by shape factor and equivalent diameter.
Fig.3 Microstructure evolution of hypereutectic Al-Si alloy for different isothermal holding times
(a) —Cooling in air, at 580 ℃ for 20 min; (b) —Cooling in air, at 580 ℃ for 40 min; (c) —Cooling in air, at 580 ℃ for 60 min; (d) —Cooling in water, at 580 ℃ for 20 min; (e) —Cooling in water, at 580 ℃ for 40 min; (f) —Cooling in water, at 580 ℃ for 60 min