In situ X-ray tomography observation of inhomogeneous deformation in semi-solid aluminium alloys

S. Terzi, L. Salvo, M. Suéry, N. Limodin, J. Adrien, E. Maire, Y. Pannier, M. Bornert, D. Bernard, M. Felberbaum, M. Rappaz, E. Boller

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to report the very first in situ observations of the deformation behaviour of an Al-Cu alloy in the semi-solid state by using ultrafast, high-resolution X-ray microtomography. It is shown that this deformation is non-homogeneous and involves an accumulation of liquid at an intergranular surface nearly perpendicular to the strain axis. Once the liquid is no longer able to feed such a region, micropores form and grow at this surface, finally leading to a crack.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)449-452
Number of pages4
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume61
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009

Keywords

  • Aluminium alloys
  • Deformation
  • In situ X-ray tomography
  • Pores
  • Semi-solid state

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