PRELIMINARY EXPLORATION OF THE ALUMINUM - SILICON - MAGNESIUM ALLOY SYSTEM. PART 1,

Abstract

This report outlines the evolution of cast 356-T6 type aluminum alloys. The early work suggested that a reduction of the iron contamination, or an increase in properly precipitated magnesium silicide should result in stronger more ductile alloys. A preliminary series of aluminum alloys with constant magnesium and varying silicon and iron contents were cast into MIT chill Plates, heat treated and tensile tested. This exploratory test work partially confirmed the hypothesis that elongation might be improved with decrease in iron impurity. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 30, 1963
Accession Number
AD0437103

Entities

People

  • W. A. Bailey

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alloys
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Contamination
  • Elongation
  • Impurities
  • Magnesium
  • Magnesium Alloys
  • Personal Information Managers

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.