Characterization of properties of Vanadium, Boron and Strontium addition on HPDC of A360 alloy

Gursoy O., ÇOLAK M., TUR K., Dışpınar D.

MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS, vol.271, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 271
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.124931
  • Journal Name: MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: A360, Sr, HPDC, Mechanical properties, V, B, MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES, TRACE-ELEMENTS, GRAIN-REFINEMENT, FOUNDRY ALLOYS, ALUMINUM, CAST, NI
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The demand for lighter weight decreased thickness and higher strength has become the focal point in the automotive industry. In order to meet such requirements, the addition of several alloying elements has been started to be investigated. In this work, the additions of V, B, and Sr on feedability and tensile properties of A360 has been studied. A mold design that consisted of test bars has been produced. Initially, a simulation was carried out to optimize the runners, filling, and solidification parameters. Following the tests, it was found that V addition revealed the highest UTS but low elongation at fracture, while B addition exhibited visa verse. On the other hand, impact energy was higher with B additions.