A novel Al–Mg–Mn–Zr–Ti alloy with an excellent strength-ductility combination prepared via selective laser melting
摘要
Selective laser melting (SLM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technique that enables the fabrication of complex metal components with high density, precision, and design flexibility. A novel Sc-free Al–4.58Mg–1.17Mn–1.59Zr–1.45Ti alloy was successfully fabricated via SLM, achieving a relative density of ~ 99.89%. The microstructure of the as-fabricated alloy was characterized by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, which revealed refined equiaxed grains, a high density of low-angle grain boundaries and dislocation structures, as well as Mg segregation along grain boundaries. Additionally, a variety of dispersed precipitates were identified, including Mg-containing oxides, L12–Al3(Tix, Zr1−x), and Al3Zr particles. Room-temperature tensile tests showed that the alloy exhibits an excellent combination of strength and ductility, with a yield strength of 453.2 ± 12 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 515.1 ± 8 MPa, and an elongation of 22.5% ± 0.3%. The high strength was attributed to the combined effects of grain boundary strengthening, solid solution strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and dislocation strengthening. The developed Sc-free Al–Mg–Mn–Zr–Ti alloy demonstrates significant potential as an economical high-strength lightweight material for SLM-based manufacturing applications.