Al-Li Alloy 2099-T83 Extrusions: Static Mechanical Properties, Microstructure and Texture

Abstract:

Utilization of aluminium-lithium alloys in aerospace applications requires an understanding of how processing and product geometry impact their microstructure, crystallographic texture and mechanical properties. In this paper, the effect of various microstructural features as well as deformation textures on the static mechanical properties of Al-Li extruded components has been investigated. These relationships are discussed with regard to two 2099-T83 extruded sections, i.e. a cylindrical extrusion and an integrally stiffened panel (ISP). The ISP typically shows an unrecrystallized microstructure with varying texture depending on the location along its cross section while the cylindrical extrusions present a strong fibre texture. The anisotropy is noticeable in tensile and compressive tests for both types of extrusions.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 409)
• Pages: 29-34
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.409.29
• Online since: November 2011
• Authors: Alexandre Bois-Brochu, Franck Armel Tchitembo Goma, Carl Blais, Daniel Larouche, Raynald Gauvin, Julien Boselli
• Keywords: Aluminium-Lithium (Al-Li) Alloy, Mechanical Property, Microstructure, Precipitation, Texture

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