Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Friction Stir-Welded Al-Zn-Mg-Sc-Zr/Al-Mg-Si Joints
摘要
Dissimilar aluminum alloy plates of a novel Al-Zn-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy and an Al-Mg-Si alloy were successfully welded using friction stir welding (FSW). The microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of the different regions within the joints were systematically investigated. The dissimilar FSW joint exhibits a yield strength (σ0.2) of 197 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength (σb) of 232 MPa, and an elongation (δ5) of 4.3%.The results indicate that the heat-affected zone (HAZ) on the Al-Mg-Si side constitutes the mechanical property weak region of the dissimilar welded joint, with a minimum microhardness of 56 HV located approximately 8 mm from the weld nugget zone (WNZ) center, representing a softening degree of about 53.1% compared to the Al-Mg-Si base material (BM). This softening is attributed to the transformation of β″ into β′ precipitates during the welding thermal cycle, which diminishes the precipitation strengthening effect. In contrast, the Al-Zn-Mg-Sc-Zr side exhibits limited grain coarsening and minimal recrystallization, as coherent Al3(Sc,Zr) particles effectively inhibit recrystallization. The WNZ is predominantly composed of granular α-AlFeMnSi phases exhibiting a body-centered cubic (BCC) structure. Severe lattice mismatch-induced strain is localized at the α-AlFeMnSi/Al interface, predominantly on the Al matrix side, which manifests an interfacial strain accommodation mechanism.