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The mechanical properties of an aluminum alloy by plasma-based ion implantation and solution-aging treatment

  • Zaiji Zhan*
  • , Xinxin Ma
  • , Yue Sun
  • , Lifang Xia
  • , Qiuyun Liu
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • CAS - Institute of Physics
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • CAS - Institute of Mechanics

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Abstract

The age-strengthening 2024 aluminum alloy was modified by a combination of plasma-based ion implantation (PBII) and solution-aging treatments. The depth profiles of the implanted layer were investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The structure was studied by glancing angle X-ray diffraction (GXRD). The variation of microhardness with the indenting depth was measured by a nanoindenter. The wear test was carried on with a pin-on-disk wear tester. The results revealed that when the aluminum alloys were implanted with nitrogen at the solution temperature, then quenched in the vacuum chamber followed by an artificial aging treatment for an appropriate time, the amount of AIN precipitates by the combined treatment were more than that of the specimen implanted at ambient temperature. Optimum surface mechanical properties were obtained. The surface hardness was increased and the weight loss in a wear test decreased too. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)256-259
Number of pages4
JournalSurface and Coatings Technology
Volume128-129
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2000
Externally publishedYes
EventThe 11th International Conference on Surface Modification of Metals by Ion Beams (SMMIB-99) - Beijing, China
Duration: 19 Sep 199924 Sep 1999

Keywords

  • Aluminum alloys
  • Mechanical property
  • Plasma-based ion implantation
  • Solution-aging treatment

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